Inari weather in May (Lapland, Finland)

What can you expect from the weather in Inari during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Inari generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Inari in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 172 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Inari. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Inari, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Ivalo, Finland (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Finland in May

Find out more about the weather in Finland in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Inari in May?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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