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Oulu (province) Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Oulu (province), Finland in May.

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Vuokatti Ruka Oulu Kuusamo

Thinking about venturing to Oulu (province), Finland this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Oulu (province) in May

Oulu (province), Finland is a region in Finland. May in Oulu (province) generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Kesäniemi at 10°C (50°F) and mild in Haapavesi at 15°C (59°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Haapavesi and 2°C (36°F) in Kesäniemi.

For a closer look at conditions across Oulu (province), Finland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raahe with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Ukkohalla with 67 mm (2.6 in).

Explore Oulu (province) by month

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

January-5°C (23°F) February-5°C (23°F) March0°C (32°F) April6°C (43°F) May13°C (55°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August19°C (66°F) September13°C (55°F) October6°C (43°F) November1°C (34°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Oulu (province) in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Oulu (province).

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 Oulu (province)

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Oulu (province), Finland?

Temperature range in Oulu (province) (May)

Precipitation variation in Oulu (province) (May)

Ruka

In May Ruka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Ruka →

Vuokatti

In May Vuokatti generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
251 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Vuokatti →

Oulu

In May Oulu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
272 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Oulu →

Kuusamo

In May Kuusamo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Kuusamo →

Raahe

In May Raahe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
272 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Raahe →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Oulu (province) in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vuokatti 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Ruka 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Oulu 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Kuusamo 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Raahe 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Kalajoki 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Oulu (province) weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Oulu (province), Finland in May?

May in Oulu (province), Finland brings poor weather. In Ruka, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Oulu (province), Finland in May?

Average temperatures in Oulu (province), Finland during May range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Ruka.

Does Oulu (province), Finland get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Oulu (province), Finland during May, with Ruka averaging close to 57 mm (2.2 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Oulu (province), Finland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ruka, May may not be the ideal time to visit Oulu (province), Finland.

On average, the best time to visit Oulu (province), Finland is in July with generally perfect weather in Ruka. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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