Ivalo weather in May (Lapland, Finland)

Curious about the May weather in Ivalo? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Ivalo generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C.

Ivalo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 172 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Ivalo in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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