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How to Get to Alexander Theatre #

Located in central Helsinki, the theatre is reachable on foot from the city centre and by local tram and bus lines. Check the official city theatre listings for exact directions and performance schedules.

Tips for Visiting Alexander Theatre #

Check the theatre's official schedule for performances well in advance - popular shows sell out.
The Alexander (Aleksanteri) Theatre is compact; arrive early for better seating and to appreciate the historic interior.
Look for guided tours or printed material at the box office to learn about the theatre's 19th-century origins.

Best Time to Visit Alexander Theatre #

Best to attend during the traditional theatre season (autumn-spring) when programming is richest.

Autumn-Winter

September-March · -5-5°C (23-41°F)

Cultural season in full swing; many premieres and performances are scheduled.

Spring-Summer

April-August · 5-20°C (41-68°F)

Smaller summer programming and open-air city festivals; indoor theatre has reduced schedule.

Weather & Climate near Alexander Theatre #

Climate

Alexander Theatre's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (632 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

28°

Warmest Month

-27°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-7° – -2°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-8° – -3°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-5° – 1°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 6°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

14.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

6° – 13°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

17.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 18°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

18.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

14° – 20°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

17.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 19°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

15.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 14°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

4° – 8°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-1° – 3°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-5° – 0°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

5.5h daylight

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