In January 2024, the monthly average temperature in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, was -6.8 degrees Celsius, and in Northern Finland in Sodankylä -16.3 degrees Celsius. In 2023, the winter period in Finland was not as cold as in the previous years.
Finland as an attractive travel destination
Finland is gaining popularity among international tourists. Known for its untouched natural landscapes and unique regions, it offers diverse experiences ranging from the metropolitan area of Helsinki to the northernmost point of Lapland. The travel and tourism industry is important for the growth of the Finnish economy. By 2029, the revenue generated by tourism is forecast to exceed 25 billion euros.
Finns opted more for domestic holidays
In the Nordic comparison, Finland had the lowest share of overnight stays of foreign tourists in 2022, while Denmark, Sweden, and Norway recorded significantly higher visitor numbers. In recent years, Finns have increasingly opted for domestic holidays, which illustrates emerging trends of local and climate-conscious tourism. Most non-resident tourists came from Germany, followed by the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Estonia.
Monthly average temperatures in Helsinki and Sodankylä in Finland from January 2021 to January 2024
(in degrees Celsius)
Characteristic
Helsinki
Sodankylä
Jan 2024
-6.8
-16.4
Dec 2023
-3.2
-11.5
Nov 2023
0.9
-11.1
Oct 2023
5.9
-2.8
Sep 2023
15.8
9.6
Aug 2023
17.7
14.2
Jul 2023
16.3
14.2
Jun 2023
16.2
13.6
May 2023
10.1
8.1
Apr 2023
5.1
-0.1
Mar 2023
-0.5
-10.9
Feb 2023
-1.2
-8.9
Jan 2023
-0.8
-7.8
Dec 2022
-1.6
-10.4
Nov 2022
3.3
-5.6
Oct 2022
8.9
1.8
Sep 2022
11
6.6
Aug 2022
18.9
14.2
Jul 2022
17.9
15.8
Jun 2022
15.9
13.8
May 2022
8.8
6.5
Apr 2022
3.7
-0.1
Mar 2022
0.7
-4
Feb 2022
-1
-11.1
Jan 2022
-2.1
-11.6
Dec 2021
-5.1
-12.8
Nov 2021
2.9
-7.2
Oct 2021
8.7
1.1
Sep 2021
10.4
5.7
Aug 2021
15.6
11.5
Jul 2021
20.9
16.6
Jun 2021
18.6
14.9
May 2021
9.6
4.2
Apr 2021
4.6
0.5
Mar 2021
-0.2
-5.5
Feb 2021
-6.7
-13.6
Jan 2021
-3.4
-14.3
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Finnish Meteorological Institute. (March 20, 2024). Monthly average temperatures in Helsinki and Sodankylä in Finland from January 2021 to January 2024 (in degrees Celsius) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 11, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/743043/monthly-average-temperatures-in-finland/
Finnish Meteorological Institute. "Monthly average temperatures in Helsinki and Sodankylä in Finland from January 2021 to January 2024 (in degrees Celsius)." Chart. March 20, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 11, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/743043/monthly-average-temperatures-in-finland/
Finnish Meteorological Institute. (2024). Monthly average temperatures in Helsinki and Sodankylä in Finland from January 2021 to January 2024 (in degrees Celsius). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 11, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/743043/monthly-average-temperatures-in-finland/
Finnish Meteorological Institute. "Monthly Average Temperatures in Helsinki and Sodankylä in Finland from January 2021 to January 2024 (in Degrees Celsius)." Statista, Statista Inc., 20 Mar 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/743043/monthly-average-temperatures-in-finland/
Finnish Meteorological Institute, Monthly average temperatures in Helsinki and Sodankylä in Finland from January 2021 to January 2024 (in degrees Celsius) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/743043/monthly-average-temperatures-in-finland/ (last visited December 11, 2024)
Monthly average temperatures in Helsinki and Sodankylä in Finland from January 2021 to January 2024 (in degrees Celsius) [Graph], Finnish Meteorological Institute, March 20, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/743043/monthly-average-temperatures-in-finland/