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.

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

 

Espoo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 4°C *  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 275 hours *  

Percentage 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.

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 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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