Weather in Finland for May 2025
Finland typically experiences moderate snowfall in May, with an average of 8 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Finland at the beginning of May is 3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 15.4 °C by the end of May.
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Finland in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 3° | 2 4° | 3 2° | 4 2° | |||
5 3° | 6 4° | 7 3° | 8 5° | 9 6° | 10 7° | 11 6° |
12 9° | 13 12° | 14 12° | 15 13° | 16 12° | 17 13° | 18 12° |
19 12° | 20 11° | 21 12° | 22 13° | 23 13° | 24 15° | 25 14° |
26 15° | 27 14° | 28 13° | 29 15° | 30 19° | 31 18° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Finland
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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1 May | Light freezing rain | 3° /-4° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
2 May | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-3° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
3 May | Light freezing rain | 2° /-3° | 1.2 mm | 0.4 cm | |
4 May | Overcast | 2° /-4° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
5 May | Patchy rain possible | 3° /-5° | 0.8 mm | 0.3 cm | |
6 May | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-4° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
7 May | Patchy moderate snow | 3° /-3° | 1.6 mm | 0.8 cm | |
8 May | Light freezing rain | 5° /-5° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
9 May | Overcast | 6° /-4° | 0.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
10 May | Patchy rain possible | 7° /0° | 1.1 mm | 0.6 cm | |
11 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 6° /1° | 4.3 mm | 0 cm | |
12 May | Overcast | 9° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
13 May | Overcast | 12° /1° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
14 May | Overcast | 12° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
15 May | Moderate rain at times | 13° /3° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
16 May | Moderate rain at times | 12° /3° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
17 May | Overcast | 13° /4° | 4 mm | 0 cm | |
18 May | Heavy rain at times | 12° /4° | 2.7 mm | 0 cm | |
19 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 12° /2° | 4.7 mm | 0 cm | |
20 May | Overcast | 11° /3° | 2.1 mm | 0 cm | |
21 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 12° /3° | 4.1 mm | 0.5 cm | |
22 May | Moderate rain at times | 13° /3° | 2.6 mm | 0.3 cm | |
23 May | Patchy rain possible | 13° /5° | 2.2 mm | 0 cm | |
24 May | Moderate rain at times | 15° /5° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
25 May | Patchy rain possible | 14° /4° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
26 May | Overcast | 15° /5° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
27 May | Partly cloudy | 14° /5° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
28 May | Overcast | 13° /6° | 2.7 mm | 0 cm | |
29 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /6° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
30 May | Sunny | 19° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
31 May | Partly cloudy | 18° /9° | 1.8 mm | 0 cm | |
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Guide for Finland in May
In May, Finland experiences a transition from spring to early summer, bringing about noticeable changes in the weather. At the beginning of the month, southern Finland typically enjoys milder temperatures with occasional showers.
The average daytime temperatures range from 10° to 15°, while the nights can still be quite chilly, dropping to around 2° to 7°. As the month progresses, the weather gradually becomes warmer and more stable.
By the end of May, the southern regions of Finland experience longer daylight hours and milder weather. Daytime temperatures can reach an average of 15° to 20°, creating pleasant conditions for outdoor activities.
The nights also become significantly milder, with temperatures ranging from 5° to 10°. In the northern parts of the country, the weather may still be cooler compared to the south, with average daytime temperatures ranging from 5° to 12° and nighttime temperatures dropping to around 0° to 5°.
Overall, May in Finland offers a transition from spring to early summer, with increasing temperatures and longer daylight hours as the month progresses.
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Finland in May - FAQ
What to pack to Finland in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Finland 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 Finland, 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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