Pollen Count in Helsinki
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Helsinki, Finland has cold winters and mild, short summers. Pollen seasons are shorter due to this cooler climate.
Updated: 2/9/2026
Tree pollen season in Helsinki is from April to May, while grass pollen season is from June to August. Weed pollen season is from late July to early September.
Finland's climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, making it milder than other countries at the same latitude. However, the short growing season and long, dark winters can still impact pollen levels and allergies.
Pollen Forecast Chart
Recommendations
When pollen concentrations reach a peak, we suggest these simple steps to help with hay fever. These tips are extra important on windy days when plants are in peak anthesis (the time when they release the most pollen).
- Wear masks if necessary
- Shower after going out
- Wear sunglasses if windy
- Close windows and doors
- Use an indoor air purifier
- Avoid wearing woolen clothes outside
- Limit outdoor activities
Annual Pollen Overview
Check out this month-by-month overview of the daily average pollen count in Helsinki 🌾. This data is based on previous years and serves as a guideline to help you understand when different pollen seasons typically occur in your city.
| Alder | Birch | Grass | Mugwort | Olive | Ragweed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar | 291 | 11.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 83.9 | 2480.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 1.5 | 8416.2 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 0 | 61 | 118.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 0 | 3.3 | 158.6 | 53.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 26.9 | 23.1 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.2 | 0 | 61.1 |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |