When to go · Pelkosenniemi

Pelkosenniemi in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–early Jan (polar night, little snow yet); May and Oct mud season.

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

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Pelkosenniemi

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–early Jan (polar night, little snow yet); May and Oct mud season.

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

PelkosenniemiHighs 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

Finland overall: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Pelkosenniemi, side by side.

First month

Second month

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–early Jan (polar night, little snow yet); May and Oct mud season.

February: Inside Pelkosenniemi's best window: Feb–Apr for snow and skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and midnight sun.

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