🇫🇮 Helsinki vs Stockholm 🇸🇪

Helsinki, Finland vs Stockholm, Sweden — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Stockholm is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Stockholm is drier, with roughly 45 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇮 Helsinki🇸🇪 Stockholm
Avg annual high9°C10°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-8°C low)February (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year164119
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇫🇮 Helsinki

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

🇸🇪 Stockholm

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in February (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Helsinki or Stockholm warmer?

Stockholm is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Helsinki or Stockholm?

Helsinki is rainier — Stockholm sees about 45 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Helsinki vs Stockholm?

Helsinki is best around June, July, August; Stockholm is best around June, July, August.

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