Copenhagen · Denmark
Helsinki · Finland
At a glance
| Metric | Copenhagen | Helsinki |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 21°C | 21°C |
| Coldest month low | 1°C | -6°C |
| Annual rainfall | 688 mm | 826 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.8 h/day | 7.6 h/day |
| Best months | June & August–September | June |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Copenhagen | Helsinki | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.1 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | Copenhagen |
| February | 1.0 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | Copenhagen |
| March | 2.7 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | Copenhagen |
| April | 5.5 · Fair | 3.8 · Poor | Copenhagen |
| May | 7.3 · Good | 6.8 · Fair | Copenhagen |
| June | 9.6 · Excellent | 9.6 · Excellent | — |
| July | 8.6 · Excellent | 8.6 · Excellent | — |
| August | 8.9 · Excellent | 8.5 · Excellent | Copenhagen |
| September | 8.9 · Excellent | 7.4 · Good | Copenhagen |
| October | 5.2 · Fair | 3.0 · Poor | Copenhagen |
| November | 2.5 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | Copenhagen |
| December | 0.2 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | Copenhagen |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Copenhagen or Helsinki?
Copenhagen has the better travel weather in 10 of 12 months, versus 0 for Helsinki — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
The best months to visit Copenhagen are June & August–September, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Helsinki?
The best months to visit Helsinki are June, based on six years of climate data.
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