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Temperature in Lapland in May

Lapland is a region in Finland. May in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Kilpisjärvi with 5°C to moderate temperatures in Ylitornio with 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Ylitornio and -2°C in Kilpisjärvi.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Lapland in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Lapland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in May in Lapland?
  • Ylitornio tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 3°C.

  • What is the coldest city in May in Lapland?
  • When looking through our records, we find that Kilpisjärvi stands out as the coolest city in Lapland for the month of May. Daytime highs average 5°C and it cools down to about -2°C at night.

  • How much sun does Lapland get in May?
  • The city Rovaniemi usually sees around 238 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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