Jyväskylä Weather in May
Jyväskylä in May sees moderate daytime temperatures of 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows of 5°C (41°F). Moderate rainfall is typical, with around 54 mm (2.1 in) for the month.
Rainfall in Jyväskylä in May
Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month, with 54 mm (2.1 in) on average. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.
Temperature in Jyväskylä in May
May in Jyväskylä brings typical temperatures with highs around 15°C (59°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F). Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. With lows around 5°C (41°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Jyväskylä.
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Jyväskylä Temperature in May
Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Chance of Rain
42%
Precipitation
54 mm (2.1 in)
Rainy days
13 days
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Jyväskylä typically rise from around 11°C (52°F) at the start of May to approximately 16°C (61°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 0°C (32°F) to 7°C (45°F).
Average temperatures in May
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in May
Historical weather for Jyväskylä in May
Browse day-by-day weather records for Jyväskylä spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Jyväskylä historical weather extremes in May
Based on 50 years of weather observations (1976-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Jyväskylä.
- On May 19, 2014, temperatures climbed to 29°C (84°F), marking the warmest May day on record.
- The coldest May day was on May 2, 1999, with a maximum of 0°C (32°F).
- Jyväskylä registered its coldest May night on May 1, 1995, with temperatures dropping to -8°C (18°F).
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What to Wear in Jyväskylä in May
The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days.What To Do in Jyväskylä in May
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