Espoo, Finland experiences average highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.6°C (2.9°F) across the available records.
Espoo, Finland Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Espoo, Finland. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.9/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 9°C / 4°C
Feels Like 6°C / 1°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 59 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 81%
Wind Speed 19 km/h
Dew Point 3°C
Snow Days 9 days
Frost Days 15 days
Hottest Month
21°C
July
Avg Low15°C
Rain13days
Coldest Month
-5°C
January
Avg High-1°C
Rain13days
Driest Month
8days
May
Avg High14°C
Avg Low7°C
Windiest Month
21 km/h
January (Gusts 41)
Sea Temperature
0°C – 20°C
Warmest water: August (
19.7°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 03:57
Daylight 18.9h
Sunset 22:50
Live conditions—
Espoo on the map · live conditions
Espoo, Finland
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Finland
- City
- Espoo
- Population
- 323.9K
- Coordinates
- 60.21°, 24.65°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 12 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -1°C
Avg Low -4°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -1°C / -5°C . Feb: -1°C / -5°C . Mar: 2°C / -3°C . Apr: 7°C / 1°C . May: 14°C / 7°C . Jun: 19°C / 12°C . Jul: 21°C / 15°C . Aug: 20°C / 14°C . Sep: 15°C / 11°C . Oct: 9°C / 5°C . Nov: 4°C / 1°C . Dec: 1°C / -2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 63 mm. Feb: 53 mm. Mar: 38 mm. Apr: 44 mm. May: 43 mm. Jun: 59 mm. Jul: 80 mm. Aug: 79 mm. Sep: 66 mm. Oct: 66 mm. Nov: 60 mm. Dec: 61 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 88%. Feb: 87%. Mar: 83%. Apr: 76%. May: 68%. Jun: 69%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 79%. Sep: 81%. Oct: 85%. Nov: 88%. Dec: 88%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 21 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 21 km/h . Nov: 21 km/h . Dec: 20 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 1h. Feb: 4h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 13h. Jun: 14h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 4h. Nov: 2h. Dec: 1h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 0°C . Feb: 0°C . Mar: 1°C . Apr: 4°C . May: 10°C . Jun: 17°C . Jul: 19°C . Aug: 20°C . Sep: 17°C . Oct: 11°C . Nov: 6°C . Dec: 2°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 0. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 2. Apr: UV 3. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 4. Sep: UV 3. Oct: UV 1. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 0.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 17 days. Feb: 13 days. Mar: 11 days. Apr: 6 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 2 days. Nov: 8 days. Dec: 14 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.6°C (2.9°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 23°C | Jul · 21°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -4°C | Jan · -5°C |
| Wettest month | Jun 2025 · 108 mm | Jul · 80 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 22 km/h | Jan · 21 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Fair June best
Good July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / -5°C | -6°C / -10°C | 13days (63 mm) Wet | 1.2h Poor | 88% Very Muggy | 0.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -1°C / -5°C | -6°C / -10°C | 10days (53 mm) Wet | 3.5h Poor | 87% Very Muggy | 1.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 2°C / -3°C | -3°C / -8°C | 9days (38 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 83% Humid | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 7°C / 1°C | 3°C / -4°C | 9days (44 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 14°C / 7°C | 11°C / 3°C | 8days (43 mm) Wet | 13.1h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 5.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 19°C / 12°C | 18°C / 10°C | 10days (59 mm) Wet | 14.2h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 5.5 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 21°C / 15°C | 20°C / 14°C | 13days (80 mm) Wet | 13.3h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 20°C / 14°C | 19°C / 13°C | 13days (79 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 79% Humid | 4.3 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 15°C / 11°C | 13°C / 9°C | 10days (66 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 81% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 9°C / 5°C | 6°C / 2°C | 13days (66 mm) Wet | 4.3h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | 4°C / 1°C | 0°C / -3°C | 14days (60 mm) Wet | 1.6h Poor | 88% Very Muggy | 0.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 1°C / -2°C | -4°C / -7°C | 13days (61 mm) Wet | 0.8h Poor | 88% Very Muggy | 0.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Espoo are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Espoo, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Espoo is July, with average daytime highs of 21°C (69°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Espoo is January, with average overnight lows of -5°C (22°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Espoo is July, averaging 80mm of precipitation across 13 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Espoo runs through November, January, July, August, with the heaviest rainfall in November. Based on 10-year averages for Espoo.
Espoo receives approximately 88 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Espoo.
The least favorable months to visit Espoo are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Espoo is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Espoo is 81%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 9°C (48°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Espoo receives snow. Months with snowfall average 9 snow days and 15 cm (6 in) of accumulation, with about 15 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Espoo are 19 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 21 km/h (13 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 25 mph).
Espoo averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 69%. The clearest skies occur in May.
The annual average dew point in Espoo is 3°C (37°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Espoo has a Warm-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfb under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Espoo ranges from 1°C (34°F) to 6°C (43°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Espoo. It earns a climate score of 7.3/10 with Good.
For June in Espoo, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 19°C (66°F) and 10 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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