When to go · Kangasala
Kangasala in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (long days, museums open late); Feb–Mar for snow on the ridges). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (long days, museums open late); Feb–Mar for snow on the ridges). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Kangasala's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, museums open late); Feb–Mar for snow on the ridges.
- JulyGreatInside Kangasala's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, museums open late); Feb–Mar for snow on the ridges.
- AugustGreatInside Kangasala's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, museums open late); Feb–Mar for snow on the ridges.
- FebruaryGreatInside Kangasala's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, museums open late); Feb–Mar for snow on the ridges.
Weather in May
- KangasalaHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 8 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 Kangasala, side by side.
Verdict
May: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Feb: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Night low
May: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Feb: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Rain days
May: 8
Feb: 8
Crowds
May: Low
Feb: Medium
Prices
May: Medium
Feb: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Feb: 0
May: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (long days, museums open late); Feb–Mar for snow on the ridges). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.
February: Inside Kangasala's best window: Jun–Aug (long days, museums open late); Feb–Mar for snow on the ridges.
Kangasala: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings