Vantaa

City · Helsinki, 🇫🇮 Finland

Population 248,199

Area 239 km²

Time zone Europe/Helsinki

Official website www.vantaa.fi

Vantaa

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Vantaa Essentials

Vantaa offers a functional mix of historical landmarks and modern recreational spaces. The city features 18th-century heritage sites like Königstedt Manor and the Backas estate alongside expansive outdoor areas. Kuusijärvi provides traditional smoke saunas and year-round lake swimming, while the artificial peaks of Malminkartanonhuippu and Petikonhuippu offer panoramic viewpoints and fitness trails. Indoor facilities include the Flamingo Spa water park and SuperPark activity center, complemented by the educational Haltiala domestic animal farm and the Juhlapirtti art center.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-3° (feels like -8°) · extremes -21°–3°
-8° at night
14 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor

-3° (feels like -8°) · extremes -22°–2°
-9° at night
12 rainy days
3 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor

1° (feels like -3°) · extremes -15°–8°
-6° at night
10 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low
11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor

8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -5°–16°
0° at night
10 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low
14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Good

14° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–22°
5° at night
9 rainy days
10 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate
17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Great

19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 5°–25°
10° at night
12 rainy days
7 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate
19 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Great

22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 10°–27°
13° at night
14 rainy days
6 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate
18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Great

20° · extremes 8°–26°
12° at night
13 rainy days
5 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate
15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Good

16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 3°–21°
8° at night
12 rainy days
4 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low
13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor

8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -3°–14°
3° at night
14 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low
10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor

3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -9°–9°
-1° at night
15 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor

-1° (feels like -6°) · extremes -16°–5°
-5° at night
15 rainy days
0 sunny days
0 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
6 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Finnish, Swedish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +358

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