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Kolari in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing)). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Finland overall
Prices: Medium; Finland overall

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Verdict

GoodFinland month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing)). 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:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

KolariHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °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 Kolari, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Feb: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Night low
May: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Feb: -19 °C (−2 °F)−2 °F (-19 °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 (Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing)). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.

February: Inside Kolari's best window: Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing).

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

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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