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Tampere in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Tampere in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Tampere, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Tampere in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Tampere in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +57°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 15 rainy days and 46 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 Tampere

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tampere has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Tampere in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tampere 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 +27°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +61°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +61°F.

Is Tampere warm or cold in May?

Tampere is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +41°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 Tampere:

Climate in Tampere in May

Tampere weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+45°F+57°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+7°F+23°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+84°F+90°F
Rainfall
21 mm46 mm71 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
71%64%67%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
8108
Cloudy days
854
Rainy days
71517
Snowy days
610

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +57°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 21 mm to 46 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 64%. Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 8 to 10.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 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 Tampere is gradually increasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Tampere 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 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 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:
Tampere wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Tampere 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 2 mm.

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

How was the weather last May in Tampere?

This is the weather in Tampere in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+49°F
2 May
🌧️
+38°F
3 May
☀️
+50°F
4 May
☀️
+41°F
5 May
☀️
+44°F
6 May
☀️
+48°F
7 May
☀️
+53°F
8 May
☀️
+61°F
9 May
☀️
+64°F
10 May
☀️
+67°F
11 May
☀️
+69°F
12 May
☀️
+70°F
13 May
☀️
+71°F
14 May
☀️
+73°F
15 May
☀️
+73°F
16 May
☀️
+65°F
17 May
🌧️
+54°F
18 May
☁️
+53°F
19 May
☀️
+66°F
20 May
☀️
+71°F
21 May
☀️
+72°F
22 May
☀️
+73°F
23 May
☀️
+72°F
24 May
☀️
+74°F
25 May
☀️
+61°F
26 May
☀️
+52°F
27 May
☀️
+57°F
28 May
☀️
+59°F
29 May
☀️
+55°F
30 May
☀️
+59°F
31 May
☀️
+61°F
In May 2023 Tampere had 28 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 4 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 Tampere climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+41°F) and the highest in 2020 (+51°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 296 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 782 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tampere in May:

Is May a good time to visit Tampere?

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

Can you sunbathe in Tampere in May?

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

Is Tampere rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Tampere in May?

The amount of sunny days in Tampere during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Finland

Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.

Monthly weather in Tampere

Source of the data

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