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Finland in May

Good month. Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.

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GoodVoykit month rating for Finland

Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.

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May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

  • South coast · Helsinki, Turku, Porvoo, Ålandbest weather

    Around −5 °C (23 °F) in January, 20–23 °C (68–73 °F) in July; 19 h of daylight at midsummer, 6 h in late December. The sea often freezes near shore in cold winters.

  • Lakeland · Tampere, Savonlinna, Kuopio, Kolifine

    Colder winters, warmer summers; lakes freeze solid for skating and skiing in February–March. Mosquitoes in June–July.

  • Lapland · Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Inari, Kilpisjärvicool

    Snow from November to April; −15 to −30 °C (5 to −22 °F) in January. Polar night (kaamos) in the north from early December to early January; midnight sun in Utsjoki about 17 May – 27 July. Autumn colours (ruska) in early September.

  • Åland: Åland · main islands and archipelagofine

    June–August is the best-supported season for outdoor travel. Book accommodation and vehicle ferry space ahead for summer, especially around Midsummer.

  • Midnight sun mid‑May to mid‑July; polar night late Nov to mid‑Jan.

  • Finnish Lakeland: Lakeland · Central and eastern Finlandbest weather

    Ice on the lakes roughly December to April; summer days reach 20–25 °C (68–77 °F), with light until late evening in June and July.

  • Winter temperatures often below –30 °C (86 °F); record –49 °C (120 °F). Midnight sun mid‑June to early July; polar night Dec–Jan.

  • North-west Lapland: North-west Lapland · Arm of Finland, highest fellscold

    Winter extremes; summer short with July mean +11 °C (52 °F).

  • Northern Finland: Oulu and the Bothnia coast · Oulu, Kemi, Tornio, Kalajokifine

    Sea ice and cold winds Dec–Mar; the short summer is the reason to come for beaches and islands.

  • Northern Finland: Lapland · Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Inari, Kilpisjärvifine

    Polar night (kaamos) in Dec–Jan means little daylight; auroras run roughly Sep–Mar; midnight sun Jun–Jul. Winter temperatures can drop below −30 °C (−22 °F).

  • Southern Finland: South coast (Helsinki, Porvoo, Hanko) · Gulf of Finland coastbest weather

    July is warmest (about 17–22 °C (63–72 °F)); sea ice can close small-boat routes in winter; snow is not guaranteed on the coast.

  • Slightly colder than the coast; lake cruises and canal trips run roughly June–August.

  • West Coast: Turku and the southwest · Archipelago Sea coastbest weather

    Local conditions: check. Sea ice can close small-boat routes in winter.

  • West Coast: Ostrobothnia · Vaasa to Kokkolafine

    Local conditions: check. Flat and windy; the Kvarken ice and ferry schedules shape winter travel.

  • Helsinki14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days
  • Äänekoski15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ähtäri15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days
  • Akaa15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Äkäslompolo8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days
  • Alajärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Alavieska13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Alavus15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Askola16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days
  • Eckerö14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Enonkoski15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days
  • Espoo15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Eurajoki14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Evijärvi14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Finström14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days
  • Föglö15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days
  • Forssa15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Geta13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gullkrona15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days
  • Haapajärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Haapavesi13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hailuoto15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days
  • Hämeenkyrö15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Hämeenlinna15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hamina14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Hammarland14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days
  • Hammaslahti14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hanko13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Harjavalta15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hartola15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hausjärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days
  • Heinävesi13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Heinola15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hetta7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hirvensalmi15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hollola16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days
  • Houtskär14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Huittinen15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days
  • Humppila15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hyrynsalmi15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Hyvinkää16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ii11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Iisalmi14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Iitti14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ikaalinen15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ilmajoki18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ilomantsi15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Imatra15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Inari8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days
  • Iniö13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Isojoki14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ivalo10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Jakobstad13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days
  • Jalasjärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days
  • Jämsä14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Janakkala15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Järvenpää15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Joensuu14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jokioinen15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Jomala15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Joutsa15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Joutseno16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days
  • Jurmo13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Juuka14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Juupajoki16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days
  • Juva15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jyväskylä16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kaarina15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kaavi14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kajaani12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kalajoki12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kangasala15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kangasniemi15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kankaanpää15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kannus14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karesuvanto7 °C (45 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karigasniemi12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karijoki15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karkkila15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kärkölä15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kärsämäki14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karstula15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days
  • Karvia14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kaskinen12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kauhajoki15 °C (59 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kauhava14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kaustinen14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Keitele15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kemi11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kemijärvi11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kerava15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kerimäki15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 4 rain days
  • Keuruu15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kihniö14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kilpisjärvi5 °C (41 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kirkkonummi15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kitee15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kittilä10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kiuruvesi13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kökar13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kokemäki15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kokkola13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kolari11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kontiolahti15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Korpo13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kotka14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kouvola15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kristinestad13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kronoby14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kuhmo15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kuhmoinen15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kumlinge13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kuopio14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kuortane15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kurikka16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kuusamo10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kyyjärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lahti15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Laihia14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Laitila15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lapinjärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lapinlahti14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lappajärvi14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lappeenranta15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lapua15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Larsmo14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Laukaa15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lavia16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lemland14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Lempäälä16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days
  • Leppävirta15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Levi11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lieksa14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Liminka and surroundings14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Linnanmäki15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days
  • Liperi15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lohja15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Loimaa15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days
  • Loppi15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Loviisa14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lumparland14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain days
  • Luosto8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days
  • Malax14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mäntsälä15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Mänttä-Vilppula16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days
  • Mäntyharju15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Mariehamn13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Marttila15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Merijärvi13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Merikarvia14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Miehikkälä15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Mikkeli15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Muhos14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Multia15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Muonio9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Muurame15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Myrskylä15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 4 rain days
  • Naantali15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nagu13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nakkila0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days
  • Närpes14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nastola15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nivala15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nokia15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nötö16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nousiainen17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nuorgam7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nurmes15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nurmijärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nykarleby15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Orimattila15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Oripää15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days
  • Orivesi14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Oulainen14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Oulu12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Outokumpu15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Padasjoki15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Paimio15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pälkäne15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Paltamo14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pargas14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Parikkala15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Parkano15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pelkosenniemi9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pello11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pertunmaa15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Petäjävesi15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pieksämäki11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pielavesi15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pihtipudas14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Piikkö16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pirkkala15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days
  • Polvijärvi14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pomarkku15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pori14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Pornainen15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days
  • Porvoo15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Posio10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pudasjärvi13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pukkila16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days
  • Punkaharju16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days
  • Punkalaidun15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Puolanka14 °C (57 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days
  • Puumala15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pyhä9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pyhäjärvi14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pyhäjoki13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pyhäntä14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Raahe11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rääkkylä15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days
  • Rantasalmi15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ranua11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days
  • Rauma14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Rautalampi14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rautavaara15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rautjärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Reisjärvi14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Riihimäki15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ristijärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Rovaniemi10.8 °C (51 °F) / 2.3 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ruka10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ruovesi15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days
  • Saarijärvi16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Saariselkä7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days
  • Salla10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Salo15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Saltvik15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days
  • Sastamala18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days
  • Savonlinna14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Seinäjoki15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sevettijärvi8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days
  • Siikainen15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days
  • Siikajoki13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Siikalatva14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Siilinjärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Simo11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days
  • Siuntio15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Själö13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Somero15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days
  • Sonkajärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sotkamo13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sottunga14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sulkava15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sund14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days
  • Suomenniemi15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Suomu11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days
  • Suomusjärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 4 rain days
  • Suomussalmi14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Suonenjoki14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sysmä18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 6 rain days
  • Taivalkoski14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tampere15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Tankavaara8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tervo15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tervola10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days
  • Teuva15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tohmajärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Toivakka16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tornio11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days
  • Turku14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tuusniemi15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tuusula15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ulvila15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Urjala15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Utajärvi14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Utö12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Utsjoki7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days
  • Uusikaupunki14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Vaala14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vaasa13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days
  • Valkeakoski14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Valtimo14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vantaa16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Varkaus15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vesanto15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vieremä15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vihti15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Viitasaari15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Vimpeli15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Virolahti15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Virrat15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vörå15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vuolijoki15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ylitornio12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ylivieska15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ylläs8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ylöjärvi15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ypäjä15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Vappu

    30 Apr – 1 May

    Student caps, sparkling wine and picnics; Helsinki's Havis Amanda statue gets capped on the eve.

  • Ascension

    Ascension Day (6 May 2027)

    Public holiday.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Finland
Low
Prices · Finland
Medium

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Finland, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 2

    Jun: 3

May: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.

June: White nights and Midsummer; lakes warming; mosquitoes in the north.

Finland: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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Where to go in May

Rated best or good this month

  • South coast

    Best weather of the year (Helsinki, Turku, Porvoo, Åland)

  • Helsinki

    Bright and fresh; ferries and terraces start.

  • Eurajoki

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Jalasjärvi

    Best months: May–August

  • Järvenpää

    Best months: May–Sep (Ainola open, lake walks, long light); Jul for Puistoblues

  • Kirkkonummi

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Kouvola

    Best months: Jun–Aug (parks, boat taxi, long days); early May and September for Verla without crowds

  • Lapua

    Best months: May–September (river cruise operating)

  • Lemland

    Best months: May–August

  • Liminka and surroundings

    Best months: May–September

  • Linnanmäki

    Best months: May–Oct

  • Lohja

    Best months: Jun–Aug (lake, boats, long light); May and Sep for the church and mine without crowds