Finland Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Updated on: April 23, 2024 Author: Anna Feierabend

Temperature

11°C

51.8°F

High temperature

14.7°C

58.4°F

Low temperature

6.2°C

43.1°F

Feels like

10°C

49.9°F

Rainy days

11 days

Rainfall level

0.47mm

0.02 inch

Cloud coverage

33.9%

Wind speed

23.3km/h

14.4mph

Daylight time

17:12:45

UV index

4.7

6.0°C

43.0°F

5.5°C

42.0°F

6.4°C

44.0°F

3.8°C

39.0°F

2.8°C

37.0°F

4.5°C

40.0°F

6.1°C

43.0°F

7.9°C

46.0°F

9.2°C

49.0°F

11.4°C

53.0°F

13.6°C

56.0°F

14.6°C

58.0°F

15.0°C

59.0°F

15.4°C

60.0°F

14.6°C

58.0°F

12.2°C

54.0°F

10.7°C

51.0°F

9.9°C

50.0°F

9.9°C

50.0°F

13.2°C

56.0°F

14.7°C

58.0°F

15.4°C

60.0°F

14.8°C

59.0°F

16.7°C

62.0°F

15.3°C

60.0°F

10.6°C

51.0°F

11.1°C

52.0°F

11.9°C

53.0°F

12.3°C

54.0°F

11.6°C

53.0°F

13.1°C

56.0°F

In May, Finland experiences mild weather conditions. The average temperature for the month is 11°C (51.8°F), with highs reaching an average of 14.7°C (58.4°F) and lows dropping to around 6.2°C (43.1°F). The average daily feels-like temperature is 10°C (49.9°F).

Detailed weather report for Finland in May

Finland sees relatively low levels of precipitation in May, with an average of 0.47 inches (11.9 mm) and a precipitation probability of 35.5%. Rain is the most common type of precipitation, with a precipitation cover of 8.2%. There is no recorded snowfall in May. Winds in Finland have an average speed of 23.3 km/h (14.5 mph) and gusts can reach up to 35.6 km/h (22.2 mph). The average daily humidity is 58.5% and the average atmospheric pressure is 1021.7 mb. Finland experiences an average cloud cover of 33.9%, with an average visibility of 40.2 km (25.0 miles). The average UV index is 4.7, indicating a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Finland does not experience any severe weather risks on average in May. The country sees approximately 11 rainy days throughout the month. Finland can expect around 17 hours of daylight daily, with the sun rising at 4:41 am and setting at 9:54 pm, local time on average.

What is the temperature in Finland in May?

Average air temperature in Finland is 11°C (51.8°F) in May. The outside temperature in Finland feels like 10°C (49.9°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 14.7°C (58.4°F) and feels like 14.2°C (57.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 6.2°C (43.1°F) which feels like 4.4°C (40°F).

How hot is Finland in May?

The hot temperature in May in Finland rises to 21.6°C (70.9°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 58.5% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 21.6 °C (70.9°F). The average maximum temp in Finland is 14.7°C (70.9°F) during day time in May.

How cold is Finland in May?

The coldest temp in Finland in May drops to -1°C (30.2°F) during the cold nights. With 23.3km/h (14.4mph) winds and 58.5% humidity it feels like -5.3°C (22.5°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 6.2°C (43.1°F) during night time in May.

Does it rain in Finland in May?

Yes, it rains for 11 days in Finland in May averaging 0.47 mm of precipitation. Finland has a 35.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.

How much does it rain in Finland throughout May?

Finland has 0.47 mm (0.02 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 11 days out of the entire month.

Is Finland windy in May?

The average speed of wind in Finland during May is 23.3km/h (14.4mph) and average windgust is 35.6km/h (22.1mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 34.5km/h (21.4mph).

What is the direction of the wind in Finland in May?

Most days of May the wind is blowing from West-Southwest direction in Finland.

What are the humidity levels in Finland in May?

The average humidity levels in Finland in May are 58.5%. Daily humidity levels in Finland range from 41.7% to 86.7% during May.

How many hours of daylight are in Finland in May?

Finland has 17 hours 12 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Finland in May is at 4:41:29 and the sunset is at 21:54:14.

What is the cloud coverage in Finland in May?

Clouds cover 33.9% of the sky on average throughout May in Finland. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 95.7% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in May in Finland?

The average UV index in Finland is 4.7 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 7.

What is the solar radiation in Finland in May?

The average solar radiation is 118.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Finland during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 16.5 W/m2 to 189.9 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during May in Finland?

The average solar energy during May in Finland is 10.2 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1 MJ/m2, to 16.3 MJ/m2 during May.

Are there severe weather risks in Finland in May?

No, there are no risks for severe weather in Finland in May.

What is the air pressure in Finland in May?

On average the air pressure in Finland in May is 1021.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1007.2 mb to 1032.7 mb.

What is the visibility in Finland in May?

The average daylight visibility in Finland in May is 40.2 km (25 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 20.8 km (12.9 miles) to 48.5 km (30.1 miles) throughout May.

What is the dew point in Finland in May?

The average dew point in Finland during May is 2.5°C (36.4°F).

Where is the data for Finland climate in May coming from?

The climate data for Finland in May is collected from the following weather stations.

PORVOO HARABACKA, FI
HELSINKI VANTAA, FI
HELSINKI KAISANIEMI, FI
NURMIJARVI GEOPHSICAL OBSERVATORY, FI
ESPOO TAPIOLA, FI
HELSINKI KUMPULA, FI
DW2819 Kirkkonummi FI
EW4415 Porvoo FI