Lapland weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Lapland this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Lapland in May?
Lapland is a region in Finland. May in Lapland generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Kilpisjärvi at 5°C to moderate in Ylitornio at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Ylitornio and -2°C in Kilpisjärvi.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tornio with an average of 51 mm to moderate rainfall in Ranua with 61 mm. Meanwhile, Rovaniemi enjoys close to 238 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Lapland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Lapland's yearly weather, check out our Lapland climate page.
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Popular destinations in Lapland
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Average weather in Rovaniemi
In May Rovaniemi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Levi
In May Levi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Äkäslompolo
In May Äkäslompolo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Saariselka
In May Saariselka 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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Average weather in Pyhätunturi
In May Pyhätunturi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lapland, in Finland.
Is May the best time to visit Lapland?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Lapland due to the typically unpleasant weather in Rovaniemi.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Rovaniemi. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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