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Helsinki vs Tampere for Remote Work

Helsinki and Tampere are the two largest cities in Finland with complete remote-work profiles. Helsinki has about 659K residents; Tampere has about 261K. Helsinki is the national capital.

Helsinki averages 18°C in its best month, versus 17°C in Tampere. Helsinki sees about 12 rainy days that month, while Tampere sees about 13 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range -7–21°C in Helsinki and -8–21°C in Tampere.

Helsinki sits at 26 m, versus 114 m in Tampere.

Side-by-side

Helsinki

Finland

Population
659K
Elevation
26 m
Best-month temperature
18°C
Best-month rain
About 12 rainy days
Year temperature range
-7–21°C
National capital
Yes

Tampere

Finland

Population
261K
Elevation
114 m
Best-month temperature
17°C
Best-month rain
About 13 rainy days
Year temperature range
-8–21°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Helsinki or Tampere?
Helsinki is the larger of the two complete profiles in Finland, with about 659K residents compared with about 261K in Tampere.
How does the climate compare in Helsinki vs Tampere?
The best remote-work month is typically July in Helsinki (18°C avg) and July in Tampere (17°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 12 rainy days in Helsinki versus about 13 rainy days in Tampere.