Oulu weather in May (Oulu (province), Finland)

Thinking of visiting Oulu in May? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Oulu usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 13°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Oulu in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 272 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Oulu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 67%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 272 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Oulu.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Finland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Finland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.