If you plan to visit Kuusamo in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 37 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
37 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuusamo has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Kuusamo in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kuusamo for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +21°C during the day to a minimum of -5°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +10°C.
Is Kuusamo warm or cold in May?
Kuusamo is typically cool in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +3°C to +9°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 Kuusamo:
Climate in Kuusamo in May
Kuusamo weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+3°C
+9°C
+16°C
Min. temperature
-20°C
-12°C
-1°C
Max. temperature
+16°C
+27°C
+28°C
Rainfall
7 mm
37 mm
67 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
76%
73%
72%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
4
Cloudy days
12
9
8
Rainy days
3
11
17
Snowy days
11
6
1
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +3°C to +9°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 7 mm to 37 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 73%.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.
Wind speed in Kuusamo 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 Kuusamo 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 Kuusamo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 32 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kuusamo wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 81 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 Kuusamo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in May, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last May in Kuusamo?
This is the weather in Kuusamo in May 2023:
1 May
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+4°C
2 May
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+7°C
3 May
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+1°C
4 May
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0°C
5 May
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+3°C
6 May
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+6°C
7 May
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+8°C
8 May
☀️
+9°C
9 May
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+12°C
10 May
☁️
+11°C
11 May
☀️
+13°C
12 May
☀️
+12°C
13 May
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+14°C
14 May
☀️
+14°C
15 May
☀️
+17°C
16 May
☀️
+16°C
17 May
☁️
+13°C
18 May
🌧️
+9°C
19 May
☀️
+13°C
20 May
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+18°C
21 May
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+19°C
22 May
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+21°C
23 May
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+17°C
24 May
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+19°C
25 May
☀️
+13°C
26 May
☀️
+9°C
27 May
☀️
+10°C
28 May
🌧️
+10°C
29 May
☀️
+11°C
30 May
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+12°C
31 May
🌧️
+10°C
In May 2023 Kuusamo had 25 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kuusamo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kuusamo in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+1°C) and the highest in 2020 (+6°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 201 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 481 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuusamo in May:
Is May a good time to visit Kuusamo?
It’s always a good time to visit Kuusamo, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kuusamo in May?
Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Kuusamo rainy in May?
Kuusamo is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Kuusamo in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kuusamo 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.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuusamo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.