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Kemi in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Kemi in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Kemi in May 2025

Good Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Kemi in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +48°F and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 11 rainy days and 41 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
41 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kemi has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Kemi in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kemi for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +46°F with a maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +23°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 52% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +55°F.

Is Kemi warm or cold in May?

Kemi is typically chill in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +37°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°F to +36°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Kemi:

Climate in Kemi in May

Kemi weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+37°F+48°F+57°F
Min. temperature
0°F+19°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+59°F+82°F+86°F
Rainfall
10 mm41 mm55 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%74%73%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
777
Cloudy days
11109
Rainy days
21114
Snowy days
920

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +37°F to +48°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 10 mm to 41 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Kemi in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kemi is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Kemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 32 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kemi wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Kemi?

This is the weather in Kemi in May 2023:
1 May
☁️
+35°F
2 May
☁️
+41°F
3 May
☀️
+36°F
4 May
☀️
+35°F
5 May
☀️
+38°F
6 May
☀️
+38°F
7 May
☀️
+38°F
8 May
☀️
+41°F
9 May
☀️
+43°F
10 May
☀️
+43°F
11 May
☀️
+43°F
12 May
☀️
+48°F
13 May
☀️
+50°F
14 May
☀️
+49°F
15 May
☀️
+56°F
16 May
☁️
+56°F
17 May
🌧️
+48°F
18 May
☁️
+45°F
19 May
☀️
+46°F
20 May
☀️
+48°F
21 May
☀️
+50°F
22 May
☀️
+61°F
23 May
☁️
+53°F
24 May
🌧️
+49°F
25 May
☀️
+49°F
26 May
☀️
+48°F
27 May
☀️
+45°F
28 May
☀️
+49°F
29 May
☀️
+51°F
30 May
☀️
+51°F
31 May
☀️
+55°F
In May 2023 Kemi had 24 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Kemi climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Kemi in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+35°F) and the highest in 2020 (+46°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 248 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 612 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kemi in May:

Is May a good time to visit Kemi?

May is a really good time to go to Kemi. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kemi.

Can you sunbathe in Kemi in May?

Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kemi rainy in May?

Kemi is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kemi in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kemi in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Finland

Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.

Monthly weather in Kemi

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kemi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.