When to go · Muonio
Muonio in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, little snow), late Apr–May (slush and closed ski lifts).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, little snow), late Apr–May (slush and closed ski lifts).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Muonio's best window: Feb–Apr for snow and skiing; Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking.
- JulyGreatInside Muonio's best window: Feb–Apr for snow and skiing; Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking.
- AugustGreatInside Muonio's best window: Feb–Apr for snow and skiing; Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking.
- FebruaryGreatInside Muonio's best window: Feb–Apr for snow and skiing; Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking.
Weather in May
- MuonioHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °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 Muonio, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Feb: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Night low
May: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Feb: -17 °C (1 °F)1 °F (-17 °C)
Rain days
May: 8
Feb: 8
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, little snow), late Apr–May (slush and closed ski lifts).
February: Inside Muonio's best window: Feb–Apr for snow and skiing; Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking.
Muonio: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings