Åland Islands Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Åland Islands, Finland in May.

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Are you planning a trip a to the Åland Islands, Finland in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Åland Islands in May

The Åland Islands, Finland is a region in Finland. May in the Åland Islands generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Kumlinge at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Kirkkola at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Kirkkola and 6°C (43°F) in Kumlinge.

To explore the conditions in the Åland Islands, Finland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Föglö with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Kirkkola with 49 mm (1.9 in).

Explore the Åland Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Åland Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mariehamn)

January3°C (37°F) February1°C (34°F) March3°C (37°F) April6°C (43°F) May11°C (52°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October11°C (52°F) November7°C (45°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Åland Islands in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Åland Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Åland Islands

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Åland Islands, Finland?

Temperature range in the Åland Islands (May)

Precipitation variation in the Åland Islands (May)

Mariehamn

In May Mariehamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Mariehamn →

Eckerö

In May Eckerö generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Eckerö →

Gottby

In May Gottby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Gottby →

Lemland

In May Lemland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Lemland →

Föglö

In May Föglö generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Åland Islands, in Finland.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Åland Islands in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mariehamn 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Eckerö 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Gottby 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Lemland 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Föglö 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Geta 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)

The Åland Islands weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Åland Islands, Finland in May?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Åland Islands, Finland in May. The popular destination of Mariehamn averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Åland Islands, Finland in May?

Daytime temperatures in Mariehamn peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in May, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does the Åland Islands, Finland get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Åland Islands, Finland during May, with Mariehamn averaging close to 36 mm (1.4 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Åland Islands, Finland?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to the Åland Islands, Finland with often unpleasant weather in Mariehamn.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Mariehamn. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Åland Islands.

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