Ivalo weather in May (Lapland, Finland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Ivalo this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of May in Ivalo typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Ivalo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 172 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Ivalo. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ivalo climate page with graphs.

 

Ivalo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 67%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 172 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

Where to go in Finland in May

Find out more about the weather in Finland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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