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Ivalo in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ivalo in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ivalo, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Ivalo in May 2024

Good Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Ivalo in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +8°C and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 35 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-13°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
35 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ivalo has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Ivalo in May

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

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +9°C with a maximum of +21°C and a minimum of -6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 63% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +3°C to +20°C.

Is Ivalo warm or cold in May?

Ivalo is typically cool in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +3°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -5°C to +1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

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

Climate in Ivalo in May

Ivalo weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+3°C+8°C+14°C
Min. temperature
-22°C-13°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+28°C+29°C
Rainfall
8 mm35 mm68 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%69%66%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1012 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
222118
Rainy days
148
Snowy days
320

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +3°C to +8°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 8 mm to 35 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Ivalo is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Ivalo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 33 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 11 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:
Ivalo wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Ivalo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in May, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 20 mm.

Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last May in Ivalo?

This is the weather in Ivalo in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+3°C
2 May
🌨️
+1°C
3 May
🌨️
-1°C
4 May
☁️
+1°C
5 May
☀️
+5°C
6 May
☀️
+8°C
7 May
☀️
+8°C
8 May
☀️
+4°C
9 May
☀️
+7°C
10 May
🌧️
+7°C
11 May
🌧️
+5°C
12 May
☀️
+9°C
13 May
☀️
+7°C
14 May
☀️
+13°C
15 May
☀️
+13°C
16 May
🌧️
+3°C
17 May
☀️
+3°C
18 May
☁️
+3°C
19 May
☁️
+4°C
20 May
☀️
+10°C
21 May
☀️
+12°C
22 May
☁️
+10°C
23 May
☁️
+12°C
24 May
☀️
+18°C
25 May
☀️
+21°C
26 May
☀️
+18°C
27 May
🌧️
+8°C
28 May
🌧️
+13°C
29 May
☁️
+10°C
30 May
☀️
+17°C
31 May
☀️
+20°C
In May 2023 Ivalo had 18 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of -1°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 17%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+5°C) and the highest in 2018 (+15°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 77 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ivalo in May:

Is May a good time to visit Ivalo?

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

Can you sunbathe in Ivalo in May?

Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Ivalo rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Ivalo in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ivalo 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 Ivalo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ivalo, 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.