Weather in May in Southern Finland
Considering a trip to Southern Finland this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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.To explore the conditions in Southern Finland in more detail, check the map below.
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 days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 275 hours of sunshine in Helsinki. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Southern Finland climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Finland, check out our Southern Finland's climate page.
Popular destinations
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?
We have much more information about the climate in Southern Finland.
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