🇫🇮 Helsinki vs Rome 🇮🇹

Helsinki, Finland vs Rome, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rome is drier, with roughly 82 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇫🇮 Helsinki🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high
9°C
21°C
Hottest month
July · 22°C
July · 31°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-8°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year
164
82
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustApril, May, October

🇫🇮 Helsinki

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in February (-8°C).

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Helsinki or Rome warmer?

Rome is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Helsinki or Rome?

Helsinki is rainier — Rome sees about 82 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Helsinki vs Rome?

Helsinki is best around June, July, August; Rome is best around April, May, October.

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