Swimming in Helsinki in december 2024: Average sea temperature in december and tide times in december 2024

Average sea temperature in Helsinki in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 32°F

Average: 39°F

Maximum: 47°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 31°F to 35°F
  • Most common weather: "Snow showers"
  • The wind blows at -3.7mph
  • It rains a total of 3.9in, over 8 day(s).

Should we swim in Helsinki in december?

No... The water temperature in Helsinki in december is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Helsinki in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 32°F (and only 47°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Helsinki this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in december, the climate is very bad with an average outside temperature of 33°F, 3.9in of precipitation (over 8 days) and 89.91 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Helsinki in december

December
Average sea temperature 39°F
Minimum sea temperature 32°F
Maximum sea temperature 47°F
Average outside temperature 34°F
Maximum outside temperature 36°F
Minimum outside temperature 32°F
Wind speed 15.5mph
Wind temperature 22°F
Precipitation 3.9in
Number of days of rain 8 jour(s)
(25%)
Humidity 90%
Visibility in kilometers 7.27km
Cloud cover 75%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Helsinki

Swim elsewhere in Finland in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Åland in december35°F42°Ffreezing swimming
Kalajoki in december37°F42°Ffreezing swimming
Kotka in december39°F45°Ffreezing swimming
Oulu in december36°F41°Ffreezing swimming
Turku in december36°F43°Ffreezing swimming
Vaasa in december37°F42°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in Finland in december: sea temperature by city

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