Rovaniemi in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rovaniemi in may 2025
The weather in Rovaniemi in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather 158.5cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
25% of time
21%
20%
12%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Partly Cloudy
20% of time
20%
19%
17%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Partly Cloudy
23% of time
18%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
41°F
24%
23%
15%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rovaniemi in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rovaniemi in may.
The climate of Rovaniemi in may is bad
The weather in may in Rovaniemi is wet (with 3.3in of precipitation over 6 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.4in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather cool there may, but it is livable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 52°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Rovaniemi is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Rovaniemi in may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 3 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 10% of the month.
On average, in Rovaniemi, the days of may last 19:28. The sun rises at 02:31 and sets at 21:59.
With an unfavorable weather, may is not the best time to go in this city.
Rovaniemi: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Rovaniemi. more information
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rovaniemi in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 158.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.95km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 18 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 02:31 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:59 | ||||
| Length of day | 19:28 | ||||
| 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 Rovaniemi in may 2024:
32°F to 40°F
34°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
27°F to 36°F
27°F to 36°F
27°F to 32°F
22°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
36°F to 38°F
29°F to 38°F
32°F to 43°F
36°F to 47°F
36°F to 50°F
45°F to 56°F
41°F to 52°F
49°F to 68°F
50°F to 70°F
52°F to 58°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 50°F
43°F to 63°F
49°F to 72°F
59°F to 74°F
43°F to 61°F
52°F to 68°F
61°F to 77°F
59°F to 76°F
58°F to 76°F
61°F to 76°F
63°F to 77°F
Map: other cities in Lapland in may
Cities near Rovaniemi:
| Ranua in may | bad weather |
| Pello in may | bad weather |
| Ylitornio in may | bad weather |
| Kemi in may | bad weather |
| Tornio in may | bad weather |
| Pelkosenniemi in may | very bad weather |
| Sodankylä in may | very bad weather |
| Kolari in may | very bad weather |
| Pajala in may | bad weather |
| Kittilä in may | very bad weather |
| Salla in may | bad weather |
| Oulanka National Park in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Rovaniemi in may:
Weather data for Rovaniemi for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rovaniemi. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi.