Vuokatti

Eastern Finland Weather in May

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

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Vuokatti Tahkovuori Kuopio Savonlinna

Planning a getaway to Eastern Finland, Finland this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Eastern Finland in May

Eastern Finland, Finland is a region in Finland. May in Eastern Finland generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Kajaani to 16°C (61°F) in Halmeniemi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Halmeniemi and 3°C (37°F) in Kajaani.

For specific regional insights in Eastern Finland, Finland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pertunmaa with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Ukkohalla with 67 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Vuokatti typically receives 251 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Finland in May

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

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 Eastern Finland

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

Temperature range in Eastern Finland (May)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Finland (May)

Vuokatti

In May Vuokatti generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
251 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Vuokatti →

Tahkovuori

In May Tahkovuori generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Tahkovuori →

Kuopio

In May Kuopio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kuopio →

Savonlinna

In May Savonlinna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Savonlinna →

Joensuu

In May Joensuu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
251 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Joensuu →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Eastern Finland in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vuokatti 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Tahkovuori 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Kuopio 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Savonlinna 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Joensuu 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Nurmes 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Eastern Finland weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Finland, Finland in May?

Expect unpleasant weather across Eastern Finland, Finland in May. The popular destination of Vuokatti averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Eastern Finland, Finland in May?

Average temperatures in Eastern Finland, Finland during May range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Vuokatti.

Does Eastern Finland, Finland get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Vuokatti averages just 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Eastern Finland, Finland.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Eastern Finland, Finland?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Eastern Finland, Finland due to the typically unpleasant weather in Vuokatti.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Vuokatti. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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