Weather in May in Oulu (province)
Thinking about venturing to Oulu (province) 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 Oulu (province) in May?
Oulu (province) 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 and mild in Kalajoki at 14°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Kalajoki and 2°C in Kesäniemi.For a closer look at conditions across Oulu (province), refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raahe with an average of 48 mm to moderate rainfall in Ukkohalla with 67 mm.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Oulu (province) climate page.
Where to go in Oulu (province) in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Oulu (province)?
Ruka
In May Ruka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Vuokatti
In May Vuokatti generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Oulu
In May Oulu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Kuusamo
In May Kuusamo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Raahe
In May Raahe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Oulu (province)?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ruka, May may not be the ideal time to visit Oulu (province).
On average, the best time to visit Oulu (province) 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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