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Mariehamn

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Updated Thursday, September 10, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Mariehamn month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mariehamn are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 18–20°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 20°C), February the coldest (average low -2°C), and October the wettest (about 76 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January1.2-2.1552.2
February1.2-2.5384.1
March3.5-1.5347.3
April7.21.03410.4
May12.65.63813.3
June18.111.34114.8
July20.314.25914.4
August19.214.47311.9
September15.611.1579.2
October10.06.4765.3
November5.62.6582.7
December2.9-0.3591.4

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1861

    Mariehamn was founded on 21 February 1861 on land that belonged to the village of Övernäs in Jomala.

  2. Documented history · 1824

    It was named after the Russian empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824–1880), meaning lit.

  3. Documented history · 1963

    On 8 November 1963, a plane crash in Mariehamn killed 22 of 25 people, Finland’s second-deadliest air accident.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • As of 2018

    the largest groups of foreign-born residents in Mariehamn were:

  • Jeremy Duns (born 1973)

    British author and former journalist who lives in Mariehamn

  • Gustaf Erikson (1872–1947)

    shipowner who operated sailing ships

  • Maggie Gripenberg (1881–1976)

    dancer and choreographer

  • Georg Kåhre (1899–1969)

    teacher and author

Historical figures

  • Maria Alexandrovna

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 1824–1880.

Local business and employers

  • Air Åland

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mariehamn. Defunct provincial airline of Åland, Finland.

  • Viking Line

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mariehamn. Finnish shipping company.

  • Eckerö Line

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mariehamn. Finnish shipping company.

  • Åland Post

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mariehamn. Postal service of the Åland Islands.

  • Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mariehamn. Finnish holding company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Ålandstidningen

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Mariehamn. Swedish language newspaper published in Mariehamn, Finland since 1891.

  • Nya Åland

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Mariehamn. Newspaper published in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Neptunigatan

    Wikidata places this site in Mariehamn. Street in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland.

  • Västerhamn

    Wikidata places this site in Mariehamn. Harbour in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland.

  • Skillnadsgatan 2

    Wikidata places this site in Mariehamn. Listed building in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland.

  • Packhusmagasinet

    Wikidata places this site in Mariehamn. Protected building in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland.

  • Norragatan 21

    Wikidata places this site in Mariehamn. Protected building in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland.

  • Norragatan 22

    Wikidata places this site in Mariehamn. Building in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland.

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01 · Overview

Mariehamn, in brief

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02 · History

How Mariehamn took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Mariehamn

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04 · Food & culture

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Mariehamn located and what are its coordinates?

Mariehamn is situated in Aland Islands at geographic coordinates 60.0973, 19.9348 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Mariehamn?

Mariehamn has a recorded population of approximately 10,682 and observes the Europe/Mariehamn time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Mariehamn?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Mariehamn include sv-AX, and the circulating currency is EUR.

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