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Kuopio in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Kuopio in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
May could be a good time to visit Kuopio, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +55°F, and there are typically 7 sunny days in May. However, expect about 14 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 48 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Kuopio

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuopio has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Kuopio in May

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

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +57°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +28°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +55°F.

Is Kuopio warm or cold in May?

Kuopio is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +39°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

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

Climate in Kuopio in May

Kuopio weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+43°F+55°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+1°F+21°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+82°F+90°F
Rainfall
15 mm48 mm73 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%67%68%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
575
Cloudy days
1297
Rainy days
51417
Snowy days
810

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +43°F to +55°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 15 mm to 48 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 5 to 7.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Kuopio 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 Kuopio 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 Kuopio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 36 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kuopio wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 91 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Kuopio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in May is about 21 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last May in Kuopio?

This is the weather in Kuopio in May 2023:
1 May
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+47°F
2 May
🌧️
+37°F
3 May
🌧️
+43°F
4 May
☀️
+36°F
5 May
☀️
+40°F
6 May
☀️
+47°F
7 May
☀️
+51°F
8 May
☀️
+57°F
9 May
☀️
+60°F
10 May
☀️
+60°F
11 May
☀️
+64°F
12 May
☀️
+67°F
13 May
☀️
+67°F
14 May
☀️
+71°F
15 May
☀️
+66°F
16 May
☀️
+67°F
17 May
☁️
+59°F
18 May
☁️
+47°F
19 May
☀️
+60°F
20 May
☀️
+70°F
21 May
☀️
+71°F
22 May
☀️
+71°F
23 May
🌧️
+61°F
24 May
☀️
+71°F
25 May
☀️
+58°F
26 May
☀️
+53°F
27 May
☀️
+57°F
28 May
☀️
+60°F
29 May
☀️
+56°F
30 May
☀️
+54°F
31 May
☀️
+56°F
In May 2023 Kuopio had 26 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+39°F) and the highest in 2020 (+48°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 278 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 714 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuopio in May:

Is May a good time to visit Kuopio?

It’s always a good time to visit Kuopio, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kuopio in May?

May has mild temperatures in Kuopio. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Kuopio rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Kuopio in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kuopio 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 Kuopio

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuopio, 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.