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Lahti in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for the lake and outdoor pool; Feb–Mar for winter sports and snow). 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: 7
Crowds: Low; Finland overall
Prices: Medium; Finland overall

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Verdict

GoodFinland month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for the lake and outdoor pool; Feb–Mar for winter sports and snow). 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

LahtiHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 7 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 Lahti, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Feb: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Night low
May: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Feb: -11 °C (12 °F)12 °F (-11 °C)
Rain days
May: 7 (better)
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 for the lake and outdoor pool; Feb–Mar for winter sports and snow). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.

February: Inside Lahti's best window: Jun–Aug for the lake and outdoor pool; Feb–Mar for winter sports and snow.

Lahti: 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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