When to go · Pello
Pello in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–early Jan (dark, few services open — check); late Apr–May (snowmelt, slush).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- 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
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–early Jan (dark, few services open — check); late Apr–May (snowmelt, slush).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Pello's best window: Jun–Aug for the river and midnight sun; Feb–Mar for winter driving (ice-road opening check).
- JulyGreatInside Pello's best window: Jun–Aug for the river and midnight sun; Feb–Mar for winter driving (ice-road opening check).
- AugustGreatInside Pello's best window: Jun–Aug for the river and midnight sun; Feb–Mar for winter driving (ice-road opening check).
- FebruaryGreatInside Pello's best window: Jun–Aug for the river and midnight sun; Feb–Mar for winter driving (ice-road opening check).
Weather in May
- PelloHighs 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 Pello, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
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: -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–early Jan (dark, few services open — check); late Apr–May (snowmelt, slush).
February: Inside Pello's best window: Jun–Aug for the river and midnight sun; Feb–Mar for winter driving (ice-road opening check).
Pello: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings