Äkäslompolo weather in May (Lapland, Finland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Äkäslompolo during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Äkäslompolo usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 11°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Äkäslompolo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With around 238 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Äkäslompolo climate page with graphs.

 

Äkäslompolo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kittilä, Finland (32 KM, 20 Miles).

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.

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

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