Month guide · Helsinki · Finland
Helsinki in July
What July is really like in Helsinki: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jens Strauß, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Helsinki. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 18.1 hours of daylight. Warmest month and Finland's main holiday period; some restaurants close for a few weeks while terraces and beaches are full.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 18.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Helsinki: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with June (19°C (66°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 04:22
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 22:30
- Daylight
- About 18.1 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Summer (June–August). White nights, island hopping, sea swimming and festivals; peak season, with many locals away in July.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Helsinki, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Töölö
Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church)
Look for a lunchtime or evening concert listing; hearing music in the rock hall is the best way to experience it.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Market · Kruununhaka
Market Square and Old Market Hall
Kauppatori, on the South Harbour, is an open-air market of food stalls and souvenir tents beside the Suomenlinna ferry pier, selling fried vendace, salmon soup and, in summer, berries and new potatoes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Iconic
- Shopping
Gallery · Kluuvi
Ateneum Art Museum
Head for the Finnish Golden Age rooms first; they explain the national-romantic imagery you see across the city.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Gallery · Kamppi
Amos Rex
This art museum opened in 2018 in galleries dug beneath Lasipalatsi square, a 1930s functionalist building.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 14°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Helsinki?
One of the best months to visit Helsinki. The other best months are May–June and August–September. Compare every month.
Helsinki in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Helsinki?
It is one of the best months to visit Helsinki. Warmest month and Finland's main holiday period; some restaurants close for a few weeks while terraces and beaches are full.
+How warm is Helsinki in July?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Helsinki in July?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.