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Kuopio in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kuopio in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Kuopio in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Kuopio in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +13°C and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 6 rainy days and 48 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Kuopio

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuopio has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Kuopio in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kuopio for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +12°C with a maximum of +19°C and a minimum of -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 57% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +18°C.

Is Kuopio warm or cold in May?

Kuopio is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to +4°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Kuopio:

Climate in Kuopio in May

Kuopio weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+6°C+13°C+18°C
Min. temperature
-17°C-6°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+28°C+32°C
Rainfall
15 mm48 mm73 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%67%68%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
586
Cloudy days
201716
Rainy days
268
Snowy days
300

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +13°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 15 mm to 48 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 5 to 8.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Kuopio in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kuopio is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Kuopio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 33 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kuopio wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Kuopio?

This is the weather in Kuopio in May 2023:
1 May
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+6°C
2 May
☀️
+9°C
3 May
🌨️
+2°C
4 May
☀️
+6°C
5 May
☀️
+9°C
6 May
☀️
+17°C
7 May
☀️
+16°C
8 May
☀️
+8°C
9 May
☀️
+10°C
10 May
☀️
+16°C
11 May
🌧️
+10°C
12 May
☁️
+10°C
13 May
☀️
+14°C
14 May
☀️
+16°C
15 May
🌧️
+8°C
16 May
🌧️
+11°C
17 May
🌧️
+7°C
18 May
☀️
+13°C
19 May
☀️
+11°C
20 May
☀️
+11°C
21 May
☀️
+13°C
22 May
☀️
+15°C
23 May
☀️
+18°C
24 May
☀️
+19°C
25 May
☀️
+18°C
26 May
☀️
+15°C
27 May
☀️
+14°C
28 May
☀️
+15°C
29 May
☀️
+15°C
30 May
☀️
+15°C
31 May
☀️
+18°C
In May 2023 Kuopio had 25 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Kuopio climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kuopio in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+10°C) and the highest in 2018 (+19°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 138 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuopio in May:

Is May a good time to visit Kuopio?

May is a really good time to go to Kuopio. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kuopio.

Can you sunbathe in Kuopio in May?

May has mild temperatures in Kuopio. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Kuopio rainy in May?

Kuopio is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kuopio in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kuopio in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Finland

Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.

Monthly weather in Kuopio

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuopio, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.