Weather in May in Finland
Are you planning a trip a to Finland in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Finland in May?
In May, Finland experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to mild and moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Kilpisjärvi at 5°C to mild in Järvenpää at 17°C. At night it cools down to 6°C in Järvenpää and -2°C in Kilpisjärvi.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kökar with an average of 33 mm to moderate rainfall in Räätäniemi with 68 mm.Average sunshine
The city Helsinki usually sees around 275 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at May's conditions in Finland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Finland's yearly weather, check out our Finland climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Finland?
Helsinki
In May Helsinki generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Rovaniemi
In May Rovaniemi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Levi
In May Levi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ruka
In May Ruka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tampere
In May Tampere generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Finland.
Is May the best time to visit Finland?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Finland with overall tolerable weather in Helsinki. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Finland is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Helsinki. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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