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Kokkola in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kokkola in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Kokkola in May 2025

Good Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Kokkola in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +52°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 42 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Kokkola

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
42 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kokkola has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Kokkola in May

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

The temperature in May is +55°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +27°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +55°F.

Is Kokkola warm or cold in May?

Kokkola is typically chill in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +37°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 Kokkola:

Climate in Kokkola in May

Kokkola weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+41°F+52°F+61°F
Min. temperature
0°F+21°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+84°F+90°F
Rainfall
15 mm42 mm52 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%70%70%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
798
Cloudy days
1087
Rainy days
51215
Snowy days
710

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +41°F to +52°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 15 mm to 42 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 7 to 9.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kokkola is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Kokkola 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 35 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 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:
Kokkola wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Kokkola?

This is the weather in Kokkola in May 2023:
1 May
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+44°F
2 May
☀️
+43°F
3 May
☀️
+37°F
4 May
☀️
+38°F
5 May
☀️
+41°F
6 May
☀️
+46°F
7 May
☀️
+51°F
8 May
☀️
+55°F
9 May
☀️
+59°F
10 May
☀️
+63°F
11 May
☀️
+61°F
12 May
☀️
+61°F
13 May
☀️
+63°F
14 May
☀️
+66°F
15 May
☀️
+68°F
16 May
🌧️
+68°F
17 May
🌧️
+57°F
18 May
☀️
+48°F
19 May
☀️
+60°F
20 May
☀️
+65°F
21 May
☀️
+67°F
22 May
☀️
+65°F
23 May
🌧️
+60°F
24 May
☀️
+66°F
25 May
☀️
+54°F
26 May
☀️
+52°F
27 May
☀️
+52°F
28 May
🌧️
+53°F
29 May
☀️
+53°F
30 May
☀️
+54°F
31 May
☀️
+56°F
In May 2023 Kokkola had 27 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+39°F) and the highest in 2020 (+49°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 256 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 617 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kokkola in May:

Is May a good time to visit Kokkola?

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

Can you sunbathe in Kokkola in May?

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

Is Kokkola rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Kokkola in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kokkola 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

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Monthly weather in Kokkola

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kokkola, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.