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Espoo weather in May (Southern Finland, Finland)

How does the weather in Espoo usually fare in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Espoo usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Espoo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 275 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Espoo, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 3 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 275 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Helsinki, Finland (19 KM, 12 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.

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In May generally
tolerable weather
with moderate temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Finland, check out our Espoo's climate page.

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 4°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
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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