Kotka in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kotka in may 2025
The weather in Kotka in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather 39.7cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
25%
14%
13%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
24%
17%
10%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
27%
16%
9%
Weather at 3am
47°F
37%
25%
18%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kotka in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kotka in may.
The climate of Kotka in may is bad
The climate in may in Kotka is quite dry (with 3.2in of rainfall over 5 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 2.5in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is relatively fresh there this month, but it is bearable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 54°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Kotka is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kotka in may with a maximum record of 68°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2019.
Day length in Kotka in may is 17:17. Sunrise is at 03:31 and sunset is at 20:48.
With a bad climate, this month is not the best time to go in Kotka.
Kotka: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Kotka. more information
May: another location in Finland?
If you want to go to Finland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kotka:
In may, Tampere, Hämeenlinna, Heinola, Lahti, Mäntsälä and Riihimäki have good weather.
Finally, Helsinki, Joensuu, Kajaani, Kuopio, Lappeenranta and Turku have a tolerable climate, but better than Kotka.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kotka in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2014) | ||||
| Snowfall | 39.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.32km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:31 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:48 | ||||
| Length of day | 17:17 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kotka in may 2024:
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 41°F
32°F to 40°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Finland in may
Cities near Kotka:
| Hamina in may | bad weather |
| Kouvola in may | tolerable weather |
| Porvoo in may | tolerable weather |
| Lahti in may | good weather |
| Mäntsälä in may | good weather |
| Lappeenranta in may | tolerable weather |
| Heinola in may | good weather |
| Vantaa in may | tolerable weather |
| Joutseno in may | tolerable weather |
| Saimaa in may | tolerable weather |
| Helsinki in may | tolerable weather |
| Riihimäki in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Kotka
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Weather data for Kotka in may:
Weather data for Kotka for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kotka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kotka can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kotka.