Salla weather in May (Lapland, Finland)

Curious about the May weather in Salla? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Salla generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Salla in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Salla, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Where to go in Finland in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Salla in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

2/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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