Sortavala in May
6.4out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
9Rainy days (47 mm)
17:14 hDaylight
04:17Sunrise · 21:30 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.3 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 | -4°C | -9°C | 51 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
| February | -4°C | -9°C | 44 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.7 |
| March | 1°C | -6°C | 41 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.9 |
| April | 6°C | -1°C | 35 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.2 |
| May | 13°C | 4°C | 47 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.4 |
| June | 17°C | 9°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.9 |
| July | 21°C | 13°C | 71 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 19°C | 12°C | 75 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.0 |
| September | 14°C | 8°C | 58 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.3 |
| October | 7°C | 3°C | 64 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.0 |
| November | 2°C | -2°C | 63 mm | 13 | – | – | 3.9 |
| December | -2°C | -5°C | 65 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Sortavala in May?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 4°C.
When is the best time to visit Sortavala?
The best months are July, August, June.