Weather in May in Eastern Finland
Planning a getaway to Eastern 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 is the weather like in Eastern Finland in May?
Eastern 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 in Kajaani to 16°C in Halmeniemi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Halmeniemi and 3°C in Kajaani.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pertunmaa with an average of 52 mm to moderate rainfall in Ukkohalla with 67 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Vuokatti enjoys close to 251 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Eastern Finland for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Eastern Finland climate page.
Where to go in Eastern Finland in May
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Eastern Finland?
Vuokatti
In May Vuokatti generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Tahkovuori
In May Tahkovuori generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Kuopio
In May Kuopio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Savonlinna
In May Savonlinna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Joensuu
In May Joensuu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Eastern Finland, in Finland.
Is May the best time to visit Eastern Finland?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Eastern 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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Eastern Finland.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Finland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Finland.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.