Finnmark Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Finnmark, Norway in May.

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Alta Karasjok Kautokeino Gjesvær

Planning a journey to Finnmark, Norway this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Finnmark in May

Finnmark, Norway is a region in Norway. May in Finnmark generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Vardø to 9°C (48°F) in Kirkenes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Kirkenes and 2°C (36°F) in Vardø.

To explore the conditions in Finnmark, Norway in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Karasjok with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Hammerfest with 75 mm (3 in).

Explore Finnmark by month

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

January-6°C (21°F) February-6°C (21°F) March-2°C (28°F) April3°C (37°F) May8°C (46°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August15°C (59°F) September11°C (52°F) October4°C (39°F) November-2°C (28°F) December-4°C (25°F)
Best Time to Visit Finnmark →

Best Places to Visit in Finnmark in May

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

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 Finnmark

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Finnmark, Norway?

Temperature range in Finnmark (May)

Precipitation variation in Finnmark (May)

Alta

In May Alta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Alta →

Karasjok

In May Karasjok generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Karasjok →

Kautokeino

In May Kautokeino generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Kautokeino →

Gjesvær

In May Gjesvær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gjesvær →

Kirkenes

In May Kirkenes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kirkenes →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alta 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Karasjok 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Kautokeino 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Gjesvær 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Kirkenes 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Skarsvåg 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Finnmark weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Finnmark, Norway in May?

May in Finnmark, Norway brings poor weather. In Alta, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Finnmark, Norway in May?

Alta averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Finnmark, Norway get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Alta averages just 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Finnmark, Norway.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Finnmark, Norway?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Finnmark, Norway due to the typically poor weather in Alta.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Alta. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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