Western Finland Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Western Finland, Finland in May.

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Vaasa Tampere Pori Keuruu

Planning a journey to Western Finland, Finland this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Western Finland in May

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Reposaari at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Loimaa at 16°C (61°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Loimaa and 5°C (41°F) in Reposaari.

For specific regional insights in Western Finland, Finland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rauma with an average of 42 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Saarijärvi with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Explore Western Finland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Western Finland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vaasa)

January-1°C (30°F) February-2°C (28°F) March2°C (36°F) April8°C (46°F) May13°C (55°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September15°C (59°F) October9°C (48°F) November4°C (39°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Western Finland in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Western Finland.

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 Western Finland

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Western Finland, Finland?

Temperature range in Western Finland (May)

Precipitation variation in Western Finland (May)

Tampere

In May Tampere generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Pori

In May Pori generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Keuruu

In May Keuruu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
52 mm (2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Keuruu →

Rauma

In May Rauma generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Vaasa

In May Vaasa 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
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
278 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Western Finland in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vaasa 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Tampere 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Pori 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Keuruu 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Rauma 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Ahtari 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Western Finland weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Western Finland, Finland in May?

In May, Western Finland, Finland generally has tolerable weather conditions. Tampere sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Western Finland, Finland in May?

Tampere averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Western Finland, Finland get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Tampere averages just 50 mm (2 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Western Finland, Finland.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Western Finland, Finland?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Tampere, May might be a good time to visit Western Finland, Finland. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Western Finland, Finland is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Tampere. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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