Planning a trip to Rovaniemi in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +52°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 13 rainy days and 40 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+12°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rovaniemi has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Rovaniemi in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rovaniemi for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +73°F during the day to a minimum of +21°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +55°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +55°F.
Is Rovaniemi warm or cold in May?
Rovaniemi is typically chill in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +39°F to +52°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 Rovaniemi:
Climate in Rovaniemi in May
Rovaniemi weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+39°F
+52°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
+1°F
+12°F
+30°F
Max. temperature
+64°F
+82°F
+88°F
Rainfall
9 mm
40 mm
68 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
66%
64%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1013 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
4
Cloudy days
12
10
8
Rainy days
3
13
17
Snowy days
10
3
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +39°F to +52°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 9 mm to 40 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 66%.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 5 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Rovaniemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 41 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 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:
Rovaniemi wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 79 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during May in Rovaniemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in May, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last May in Rovaniemi?
This is the weather in Rovaniemi in May 2023:
1 May
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+42°F
2 May
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+44°F
3 May
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+35°F
4 May
☀️
+34°F
5 May
☁️
+42°F
6 May
☀️
+44°F
7 May
☁️
+46°F
8 May
☀️
+54°F
9 May
☀️
+59°F
10 May
☀️
+54°F
11 May
☀️
+66°F
12 May
☀️
+62°F
13 May
☀️
+66°F
14 May
☀️
+66°F
15 May
☀️
+69°F
16 May
☀️
+70°F
17 May
🌧️
+57°F
18 May
🌧️
+45°F
19 May
☀️
+59°F
20 May
☀️
+65°F
21 May
☀️
+70°F
22 May
☀️
+73°F
23 May
☀️
+63°F
24 May
🌧️
+59°F
25 May
☀️
+55°F
26 May
☀️
+51°F
27 May
☀️
+51°F
28 May
☀️
+53°F
29 May
☀️
+54°F
30 May
☀️
+54°F
31 May
🌧️
+56°F
In May 2023 Rovaniemi had 25 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Rovaniemi climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Rovaniemi 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 (+44°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 206 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 551 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rovaniemi in May:
Is May a good time to visit Rovaniemi?
May is a really good time to go to Rovaniemi. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Rovaniemi.
Can you sunbathe in Rovaniemi in May?
Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Rovaniemi rainy in May?
Rovaniemi is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Rovaniemi in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rovaniemi 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.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rovaniemi, 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.
