Weather in May in Finnmark
Planning a journey to Finnmark this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Finnmark in May?
Finnmark 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 in Vardø to 9°C in Kirkenes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Kirkenes and 2°C in Vardø.To explore the conditions in Finnmark 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 to moderate rainfall in Hammerfest with 75 mm.For a more detailed look at Finnmark's conditions throughout the year, check out our Finnmark climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Finnmark's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Finnmark?
Alta
In May Alta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karasjok
In May Karasjok generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gjesvær
In May Gjesvær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kirkenes
In May Kirkenes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Skarsvåg
In May Skarsvåg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Finnmark, in Norway.
Is May the best time to visit Finnmark?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Finnmark 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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Finnmark.
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