Rovaniemi in May
5.9out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 11°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
11°CAvg high
1°CAvg low
10Rainy days (49 mm)
18:52 hDaylight
03:48Sunrise · 22:39 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 11°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°C | -14°C | 36 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| February | -7°C | -14°C | 29 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| March | -2°C | -10°C | 32 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| April | 4°C | -4°C | 33 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.7 |
| May | 11°C | 1°C | 49 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
| June | 17°C | 8°C | 70 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.6 |
| July | 20°C | 11°C | 80 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 17°C | 8°C | 69 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.7 |
| September | 11°C | 4°C | 55 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.0 |
| October | 3°C | -2°C | 51 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.5 |
| November | -2°C | -7°C | 47 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
| December | -5°C | -11°C | 42 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Rovaniemi in May?
Daytime highs average 11°C and nights about 1°C.
When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?
The best months are July, August, June.