February weather forecast
Finland

February in Finland continues to sustain the grip of winter. However, this month marks a slight deviation from the harsh temperatures of January, with the mercury showing a mild upward trend. The average temperatures typically range from -22°C (-7.6°F) in the north to -5°C (23°F) in the southern parts of the country.

In cities like Helsinki and Turku on the southern coast, the climate is tempered by the influence of the Baltic Sea, making the winter slightly milder than in the northern and eastern regions. In contrast, in Lapland's northern region, winter continues its reign unabated, with temperatures frequently plummeting below -30°C (-22°F).

February presents a striking difference in the amount of daylight compared to January. The northern regions start to see an increase in daylight hours, moving away from the complete darkness of the polar nights. The southern regions enjoy a few more daylight hours compared to the previous month, marking the transition towards spring.

The winter wind, which reaches its peak between October and January, continues to lessen in February. However, occasional gusts can still bring chilling winds across the country, more so in the northern regions.

Snowfall remains abundant in February, maintaining a significant snow cover throughout Finland. Northern areas like Lapland retain a high snow cover, up to 610mm (24.02"), offering an ideal condition for winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. In contrast, the southern regions witness a lower snow cover, typically around 203mm (7.99").

Compared to the following month, March, the weather in February remains relatively stable. While temperatures and daylight hours increase slightly, the transition to spring weather is not yet significant, thus maintaining February as a decidedly winter month in Finland.

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• Helsinki - February »
  February and March, with an average sea temperature of 1°C (33.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Helsinki, Finland. The months with the lowest UV index in Helsinki are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0.
• Espoo - February »
  February continues the trend of cold weather in Espoo further intensifying the chill experienced in January. In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:32.
• Tampere - February »
  The month of February sees the average lowest temperatures in Tampere, reaching -3.5°C (25.7°F) at the peak and -10.6°C (12.9°F) at the low. February, characterized by an average high temperature of -3.5°C (25.7°F) and a low temperature of -10.6°C (12.9°F), is generally the coldest month in Tampere.
• Vantaa - February »
  In Vantaa, February is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of -2.7°C (27.1°F) and a low of -8.9°C (16°F). Vantaa witnesses the coldest weather in February, with temperatures averaging a high of -2.7°C (27.1°F) and a low of -8.9°C (16°F).
• Oulu - February »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 95%, are most humid months in Oulu, Finland. January and February, with an average sea temperature of -0.6°C (30.9°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Oulu.
• Turku - February »
  February is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Turku, with averages ranging from a high of -2.1°C (28.2°F) to a low of -8.3°C (17.1°F). With an average sea temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Turku.
• Jyväskylä - February »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 95%, are the most humid months in Jyväskylä, Finland. In Jyväskylä, in February, snow falls for 17.3 days, with typically accumulated 143mm (5.63") of snow.
• Lahti - February »
  In Lahti in February, snow falls for 18.5 days, with typically accumulated 179mm (7.05") of snow. In Lahti in February, snow falls for 18.5 days, with typically accumulated 179mm (7.05") of snow.
• Kuopio - February »
  In Kuopio, during February, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. In Kuopio, during February, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.
• Pori - February »
  February and March, with an average sea temperature of -0.2°C (31.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Pori. January and February are known as Pori's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of -3°C (26.6°F).
• Kouvola - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Kouvola is February, when snow falls for 20.8 days and typically aggregates up to 231mm (9.09") of snow. In Kouvola, in February, snow falls for 20.8 days, with typically accumulated 231mm (9.09") of snow.
• Joensuu - February »
  In Joensuu, in February, during 21.4 snowfall days, 182mm (7.17") of snow is typically accumulated. In Joensuu, in February, during 21.4 snowfall days, 182mm (7.17") of snow is typically accumulated.