When to go · Salla

Salla in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, wet, little snow), late Apr–May (slush, closed trails).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Finland overall
Prices: Medium; Finland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Salla

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, wet, little snow), late Apr–May (slush, closed trails).

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

SallaHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 9 days

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

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

First month

Second month

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, wet, little snow), late Apr–May (slush, closed trails).

February: Inside Salla's best window: Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Sep (hiking, midnight sun).

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