Lapland
May
Weather in Lapland for May 2025
Your guide to Lapland weather in May - trends and predictions
In general, the average temperature in Lapland at the beginning of May is 2.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 16.7 °C by the end of May.
Lapland sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging 9 rainy days.
Snowfall in Lapland during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
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21
Dry days
9
Rainy days
1
Snow days
14°/0°
Temperatures
15 km/h
Avg max wind
75 %
Avg humidity
Lapland in May average weather
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| 1  3° | 2  4° | 3 2° | 4 1° | |||
| 5 2° | 6  2° | 7 2° | 8 4° | 9 5° | 10 5° | 11 6° |
| 12 8° | 13 10° | 14 13° | 15  17° | 16  15° | 17 14° | 18  13° |
| 19 13° | 20 13° | 21  14° | 22 17° | 23 18° | 24 19° | 25 13° |
| 26 15° | 27 17° | 28 16° | 29 19° | 30 19° | 31 18° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Lapland
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 May | Light freezing rain | 3° /-2° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 May | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-2° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 May | Light freezing rain | 2° /-2° | 0.6 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 4 May | Light freezing rain | 1° /-4° | 0.4 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 5 May | Patchy rain possible | 2° /-6° | 1 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 6 May | Overcast | 2° /-6° | 0.3 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 7 May | Overcast | 2° /-6° | 0.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 8 May | Overcast | 4° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 May | Overcast | 5° /-5° | 0.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 10 May | Patchy rain possible | 5° /0° | 1.8 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 11 May | Overcast | 6° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 May | Overcast | 8° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 May | Overcast | 10° /1° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 May | Overcast | 13° /2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 May | Partly cloudy | 17° /4° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 May | Moderate rain at times | 15° /4° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 14° /5° | 7.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 May | Heavy rain at times | 13° /4° | 3.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 May | Partly cloudy | 13° /2° | 3.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 May | Partly cloudy | 13° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 May | Sunny | 14° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 May | Partly cloudy | 17° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /8° | 3.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 May | Moderate rain at times | 19° /8° | 3.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 May | Patchy rain possible | 13° /5° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /4° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 May | Overcast | 17° /6° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 May | Heavy rain at times | 16° /8° | 4.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /7° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 May | Overcast | 19° /7° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 May | Patchy rain possible | 18° /9° | 3.2 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Lapland in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Lapland forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Lapland in May - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Lapland during May?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 14° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Lapland during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Lapland during May, with a total of 82.1 mm spread over approximately 9 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Is snowfall common in Lapland during May?
Lapland experiences an average snowfall of 6.6 cm during May, occurring over 1 days, which may interest winter sports enthusiasts.
What are the typical wind conditions in Lapland during May?
The average wind speed in Lapland during May is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
What to pack to Lapland in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Lapland in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Lapland, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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