Learn How to Talk About Time in Finnish
Understanding how to say the seasons and months in Finnish is a key part of daily conversation—whether you’re planning your next trip to Helsinki, discussing your favorite season, or talking about birthdays. With just a few basic words, you’ll be able to refer to time naturally and confidently.
Start with the four seasons in Finnish—these are useful for describing the weather, your mood, or when events take place. In this table, you’ll find the Finnish words for each season along with audio pronunciation, so you can hear how native speakers say them and practice your own pronunciation easily.
Finnish Vocabulary for the Seasons
| English | Finnish with pronunciation |
|---|---|
| winter | talvi |
| spring | kevät |
| summer | kesä |
| autumn | syksy |
The months are essential when it comes to organizing your schedule, making appointments, or talking about past and future events. The table below includes the names of all twelve months in Finnish, complete with clickable audio recordings for each word. Listening to native pronunciation helps reinforce the rhythm and sounds of the language.
Months of the Year in Finnish
| English | Finnish with pronunciation |
|---|---|
| January | tammikuu |
| February | helmikuu |
| March | maaliskuu |
| April | huhtikuu |
| May | toukokuu |
| June | kesäkuu |
| July | heinäkuu |
| August | elokuu |
| September | syyskuu |
| October | lokakuu |
| November | marraskuu |
| December | joulukuu |
Practice Tip
Try using these new words in simple phrases like “tammikuussa on kylmä” (“It’s cold in January”) or “kesä on suosikkivuodenaikani” (“Summer is my favorite season”). Repetition and real-life usage are the best ways to make vocabulary stick.
Continue Learning Finnish
Now that you’ve learned the seasons and months, move on to our lesson on Days of the Week in Finnish or explore Finnish Colours to talk about dates more naturally.