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Helsinki in December

Find out everything about the water temperature in Helsinki in December. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in December for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in December
Minimum:

33.3 °F

Average:

38.5 °F

Maximum:

43.4 °F

Sea water temperature in Helsinki in December

In the city of Helsinki, the month of December is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 33.3°F on December 27, 2021, with an average temperature being 38.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 43.4°F on December 3, 2020.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In December, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 38.5°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Dec 1 40.9°F 40.8°F 38.6°F
Dec 2 40.5°F 38.1°F 38.6°F
Dec 3 40.4°F 38.3°F 38.1°F
Dec 4 40.3°F 40.4°F 37.9°F
Dec 5 40.2°F 40.0°F 37.7°F
Dec 6 39.7°F 40.0°F 37.6°F
Dec 7 39.6°F 39.7°F 36.7°F
Dec 8 39.5°F 39.3°F 36.4°F
Dec 9 39.4°F 40.0°F 36.4°F
Dec 10 39.3°F 39.7°F 36.2°F
Dec 11 39.2°F 38.0°F 36.2°F
Dec 12 38.9°F 38.6°F 36.1°F
Dec 13 38.7°F 38.2°F 35.9°F
Dec 14 38.6°F 38.3°F 36.0°F
Dec 15 38.4°F 38.4°F 36.1°F
Dec 16 38.1°F 38.8°F 34.4°F
Dec 17 38.2°F 38.1°F 35.6°F
Dec 18 37.9°F 37.8°F 33.5°F
Dec 19 38.0°F 38.1°F 34.1°F
Dec 20 38.3°F 38.1°F 34.4°F
Dec 21 37.7°F 37.7°F 35.7°F
Dec 22 37.6°F 37.7°F 35.7°F
Dec 23 37.6°F 37.7°F 35.5°F
Dec 24 37.6°F 37.7°F 35.4°F
Dec 25 37.5°F 37.6°F 35.4°F
Dec 26 37.3°F 37.4°F 35.4°F
Dec 27 37.2°F 37.3°F 35.5°F
Dec 28 37.3°F 37.4°F 35.3°F
Dec 29 36.8°F 36.9°F 35.3°F
Dec 30 36.8°F 36.8°F 35.3°F
Dec 31 36.4°F 36.5°F 35.3°F

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, 38.3°F in Spring, 60.2°F in Summer, and 51.1°F in Autumn. December's average temperature is a slight drop from November's average of 44.1°F. In January, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 34.4°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Porvoo 36.4°F 29mi
Maardu 40.9°F 49mi
Tallinn 40.1°F 51mi
Loo 40.9°F 51mi
Paldiski 40.9°F 64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Helsinki