Helsinki Cathedral Helsingin tuomiokirkko
Helsinki Cathedral is a Lutheran cathedral, church building, and landmark located in Helsinki, Finland. Designed by architect Carl Ludvig Engel and incepted in 1818, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Finland. The church building features neoclassical architecture and is dedicated to Saint Nicholas.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is open from June to August between 09:00 and 24:00 daily, and from September to May between 09:00 and 18:00 daily. There is an admission fee, and wheelchair access is limited. July is the warmest month with daily highs of 20 °C and lows of 14 °C, while February is the coldest month with daily highs of -4 °C and lows of -8 °C. August has the most rain with 84 mm falling on about 12 days, whereas April and February see the least rain with 34 mm each.
The nearest airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport in Helsinki (Vantaa), located 16 km away, and the sight is 1 km from the capital of Helsinki. Nearby sights include Uspenski Cathedral at 0.5 km, Temppeliaukio Church at 1.5 km, Helsinki Olympic Stadium at 2.3 km, Sibelius Monument at 2.5 km, and Suomenlinna at 3.5 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -3 | -3 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -8 | -5 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 39 | 60 | 69 | 84 | 64 | 82 | 74 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
