Saariselka weather in May (Lapland, Finland)

How does the May weather in Saariselka compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

May in Saariselka generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C.

Precipitation

Saariselka in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 172 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Saariselka. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saariselka climate page with graphs.

 

Saariselka, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Ivalo, Finland (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Finland in May

Find out more about the weather in Finland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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