Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Lapland, Finland this May.
Lapland, Finland, a region in Finland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 5°C (41°F) in Kilpisjärvi to 13°C (55°F) in Ylitornio. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Ylitornio and -2°C (28°F) in Kilpisjärvi.
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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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Rovaniemi typically peak at 12°C (54°F) in May, putting it in the moderate range.
Nighttime temperatures in Rovaniemi typically drop to around 2°C (36°F) in May.
Data insights from our comprehensive database indicate that Ylitornio is the city with the highest warmth. Daytime peaks average near 13°C (55°F), while the nights are characterized by a low temperature close to 3°C (37°F).
In our database, Kilpisjärvi is the chilliest city in May in Lapland, Finland. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 5°C (41°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -2°C (28°F).
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