Oulu in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Oulu in may 2025
The weather in Oulu in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past 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 62.3cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
28%
26%
7%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
28%
24%
10%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
26%
16%
13%
Weather at 3am
43°F
32%
24%
16%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Oulu in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Oulu in may.
The climate of Oulu in may is bad
the weather in Oulu in may is wet (with 2.7in of precipitation over 5 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.4in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is rather fresh around this city this month, but it is livable by dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 52°F. The minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Oulu is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Oulu in the month of may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 4 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 13% of the month.
In may in Oulu, the days on average last 18:46. The sun rises at 02:53 and sets at 21:39.
With a bad climate, may is not recommended to go in Oulu in Finland.
Oulu: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Oulu. more information
May: another location in Finland?
If you want to go to Finland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Oulu:
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 Oulu.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Oulu in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 62.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 75% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.98km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 18 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 02:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:39 | ||||
| Length of day | 18:46 | ||||
| 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 Oulu in may 2024:
32°F to 34°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
27°F to 32°F
29°F to 34°F
27°F to 32°F
29°F to 34°F
34°F to 36°F
31°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
34°F to 34°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
38°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 50°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 49°F
43°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Finland in may
Cities near Oulu:
| Haukipudas in may | bad weather |
| Raahe in may | very bad weather |
| Kuivaniemi in may | bad weather |
| Pudasjärvi in may | bad weather |
| Pyhaejoki in may | very bad weather |
| Kalajoki in may | bad weather |
| Ylivieska in may | tolerable weather |
| Nivala in may | tolerable weather |
| Kajaani in may | tolerable weather |
| Taivalkoski in may | bad weather |
| Suomussalmi in may | bad weather |
| Lapland (Rovaniemi) in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Oulu
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Weather data for Oulu in may:
Weather data for Oulu for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Oulu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Oulu 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 Oulu.