Planning a trip to Turku in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +14°C and approximately 13 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 36 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
May is usually the driest month of the year in Turku
Average weather
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+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
36 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Turku has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Turku in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Turku for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +14°C with a maximum of +20°C and a minimum of -2°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +13°C.
Is Turku warm or cold in May?
Turku is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from 0°C to +5°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 Turku:
Climate in Turku in May
Turku weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+8°C
+14°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
-11°C
-5°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+22°C
+28°C
+31°C
Rainfall
24 mm
36 mm
49 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
66%
68%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1013 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
10
13
11
Cloudy days
16
13
13
Rainy days
3
5
6
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +8°C to +14°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 24 mm to 36 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 66%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 10 to 13.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Turku in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Turku 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 Turku based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 27 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 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:
Turku wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Turku?
This is the weather in Turku in May 2023:
1 May
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+10°C
2 May
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+12°C
3 May
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+6°C
4 May
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+9°C
5 May
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+12°C
6 May
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+16°C
7 May
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+11°C
8 May
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+8°C
9 May
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+13°C
10 May
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+13°C
11 May
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+14°C
12 May
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+13°C
13 May
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+15°C
14 May
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+16°C
15 May
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+12°C
16 May
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+13°C
17 May
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+11°C
18 May
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+18°C
19 May
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+20°C
20 May
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+15°C
21 May
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+17°C
22 May
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+17°C
23 May
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+19°C
24 May
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+20°C
25 May
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+18°C
26 May
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+18°C
27 May
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+14°C
28 May
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+13°C
29 May
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+15°C
30 May
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+19°C
31 May
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+13°C
In May 2023 Turku had 27 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Turku climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Turku in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+12°C) and the highest in 2018 (+22°C). The driest year was 2008 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 78 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Turku in May:
Is May a good time to visit Turku?
May is a really good time to go to Turku. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Turku.
Can you sunbathe in Turku in May?
May has mild temperatures in Turku. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Turku rainy in May?
Turku is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Turku in May?
The amount of sunny days in Turku during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Finland
Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Turku, 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.