What is the current water temperature in Helsinki?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Helsinki?

As of now, in Helsinki, the water temperature is 0.0°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Helsinki

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Helsinki. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

32.0

°F

February 13, 15:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

32.3°F

Sunrise:

08:06

Sunset:

17:05

Day Length:

8 h. 59 min.

Helsinki in February

Minimum:

32.4°F

Average:

36.4°F

Maximum:

38.6°F

Sea water temperature in Helsinki today

As of now, in Helsinki, the water temperature is 32.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 35.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 32.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Helsinki

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 30	32.0°F	33.8°F	33.1°F
Jan 31	32.0°F	33.6°F	33.2°F
Feb 1	32.0°F	33.5°F	33.1°F
Feb 2	32.0°F	34.6°F	33.2°F
Feb 3	32.0°F	34.3°F	33.4°F
Feb 4	32.0°F	34.1°F	33.2°F
Feb 5	32.0°F	33.8°F	33.1°F
Feb 6	32.0°F	33.5°F	33.1°F
Feb 7	32.0°F	33.2°F	33.0°F
Feb 8	32.0°F	33.5°F	32.9°F
Feb 9	32.0°F	33.2°F	32.8°F
Feb 10	32.0°F	33.1°F	32.6°F
Feb 11	32.0°F	32.7°F	32.6°F
Feb 12	32.0°F	32.8°F	32.6°F
Feb 13	32.0°F	32.8°F	32.7°F
Feb 14	32.3°F	33.3°F	33.0°F
Feb 15	32.0°F	33.0°F	32.7°F
Feb 16	31.9°F	32.5°F	32.6°F
Feb 17	31.8°F	32.5°F	32.5°F
Feb 18	31.9°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Feb 19	31.9°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Feb 20	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.7°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Helsinki by month

In an average year, Helsinki offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Helsinki was recorded on July 17, 2021, reaching a 75.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 8, 2022, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 35.2°F in Winter, 38.5°F in Spring, 60.6°F in Summer, and 51.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Porvoo	32.0°F	29mi
Maardu	32.8°F	49mi
Tallinn	33.2°F	51mi
Loo	32.8°F	51mi
Paldiski	33.0°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Helsinki