Weather in May in Southern Finland
Planning a getaway to Southern Finland this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Southern Finland in May?
Southern Finland is a region in Finland. May in Southern Finland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Hanko at 10°C and mild in Laukkoski at 17°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Laukkoski and 7°C in Hanko.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nauvo with an average of 36 mm to moderate rainfall in Parikkala with 55 mm.Average sunshine
The city Helsinki usually sees around 275 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Southern Finland in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Southern Finland climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Southern Finland?
Helsinki
In May Helsinki generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Turku
In May Turku generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Rauha
In May Rauha generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Espoo
In May Espoo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Naantali
In May Naantali generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Southern Finland, in Finland.
Is May the best time to visit Southern Finland?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Helsinki, May might be a good time to visit Southern Finland. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Helsinki. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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