Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Finland this May.
Finland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 5°C (41°F) in Kilpisjärvi to 17°C (63°F) in Orimattila. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Orimattila and -2°C (28°F) in Kilpisjärvi.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Finland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
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Helsinki averages a daytime high of 16°C (61°F) in May, which is moderate for Finland.
Helsinki sees nighttime lows close to 6°C (43°F) in May.
According to our recent database analysis, Orimattila is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 17°C (63°F) and rarely drops below 5°C (41°F) during the night.
When looking through our records, we find that Kilpisjärvi stands out as the coolest city in Finland for the month of May. Daytime highs average 5°C (41°F) and it cools down to about -2°C (28°F) at night.
Helsinki enjoys close to 275 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 5°C (41°F) in Oulu this month, so not the best month to swim.
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