When to go · Suomu
Suomu in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May, Oct–Nov (mud season, many services closed).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May, Oct–Nov (mud season, many services closed).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Suomu's best window: Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Aug (hiking, biking).
- JulyGreatInside Suomu's best window: Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Aug (hiking, biking).
- AugustGreatInside Suomu's best window: Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Aug (hiking, biking).
- DecemberGreatInside Suomu's best window: Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Aug (hiking, biking).
Weather in May
- SuomuHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °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 Suomu, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Night low
May: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jan: -16 °C (3 °F)3 °F (-16 °C)
Rain days
May: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: May, Oct–Nov (mud season, many services closed).
January: Inside Suomu's best window: Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Aug (hiking, biking).
Suomu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings