When to go · Kajaani
Kajaani in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, wet, little snow), late Apr–May (slush and closed lake ice).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, wet, little snow), late Apr–May (slush and closed lake ice).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Kajaani's best window: Jun–Aug for the lake and midnight light; Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Vuokatti.
- JulyGreatInside Kajaani's best window: Jun–Aug for the lake and midnight light; Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Vuokatti.
- AugustGreatInside Kajaani's best window: Jun–Aug for the lake and midnight light; Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Vuokatti.
- FebruaryGreatInside Kajaani's best window: Jun–Aug for the lake and midnight light; Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Vuokatti.
Weather in May
- KajaaniHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Finland overall
- Low
- Prices · Finland overall
- Medium
Finland overall: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kajaani, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Feb: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Night low
May: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Feb: -15 °C (5 °F)5 °F (-15 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Feb: 9
Crowds
May: Low
Feb: Medium
Prices
May: Medium
Feb: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Feb: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, wet, little snow), late Apr–May (slush and closed lake ice).
February: Inside Kajaani's best window: Jun–Aug for the lake and midnight light; Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Vuokatti.
Kajaani: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings