Swimming in Helsinki in august 2025: Average sea temperature in august and tide times in august 2025

Average sea temperature in Helsinki in august 2025.

In august, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Helsinki is:

Minimum: 62°F

Average: 66°F

Maximum: 70°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in august:

  • Outside temperature: 62°F to 68°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 10.6mph
  • It rains a total of 4.3in, over 7 day(s).

Should we swim in Helsinki in august?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Helsinki in august is cool

Swimming in august on the beaches of Helsinki is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 70°F, it can also be as low as 62°F! Note that the average is 66°F.

Note also that in august, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 65°F, 4.3in of precipitation (over 7 days) and 78.55 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Helsinki in august

August
Average sea temperature 66°F
Minimum sea temperature 62°F
Maximum sea temperature 70°F
Average outside temperature 67°F
Maximum outside temperature 68°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Wind speed 11.8mph
Wind temperature 63°F
Precipitation 4.3in
Number of days of rain 7 jour(s)
(22%)
Humidity 79%
Visibility in kilometers 9.58km
Cloud cover 37%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in august 2025

Tide times in august 2025 in Helsinki

Swim elsewhere in Finland in august

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Åland in august55°F75°Ffreezing swimming
Kalajoki in august61°F66°Fcold swimming
Kotka in august66°F71°Fcool swimming
Oulu in august62°F65°Fcold swimming
Turku in august55°F75°Ffreezing swimming
Vaasa in august62°F67°Fcold swimming

Swim in Finland in august: sea temperature by city

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