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Vaasa in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Vaasa in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Vaasa in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +12°C during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 5 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 48 mm. 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 Vaasa

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vaasa has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Vaasa in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vaasa 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 +21°C and a minimum of -3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +19°C.

Is Vaasa warm or cold in May?

Vaasa is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -1°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 Vaasa:

Climate in Vaasa in May

Vaasa weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+6°C+12°C+17°C
Min. temperature
-13°C-5°C0°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+28°C+31°C
Rainfall
23 mm48 mm63 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%68%69%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
799
Cloudy days
181714
Rainy days
357
Snowy days
200

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +12°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 23 mm to 48 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 68%. 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 7 to 9.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Vaasa 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 Vaasa is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Vaasa 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 9 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:
Vaasa wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Vaasa?

This is the weather in Vaasa in May 2023:
1 May
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+7°C
2 May
☀️
+10°C
3 May
☀️
+5°C
4 May
☀️
+6°C
5 May
☀️
+12°C
6 May
☀️
+12°C
7 May
☀️
+10°C
8 May
☀️
+9°C
9 May
☀️
+10°C
10 May
☀️
+14°C
11 May
☀️
+13°C
12 May
🌧️
+11°C
13 May
☀️
+11°C
14 May
☀️
+13°C
15 May
☀️
+12°C
16 May
☀️
+10°C
17 May
☀️
+8°C
18 May
☀️
+14°C
19 May
☀️
+12°C
20 May
☀️
+15°C
21 May
☀️
+16°C
22 May
☀️
+15°C
23 May
☀️
+15°C
24 May
☀️
+17°C
25 May
☀️
+21°C
26 May
🌧️
+13°C
27 May
☁️
+13°C
28 May
🌧️
+11°C
29 May
☀️
+14°C
30 May
☀️
+16°C
31 May
☀️
+19°C
In May 2023 Vaasa had 27 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. 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 Vaasa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Vaasa 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 (+20°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 281 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vaasa in May:

Is May a good time to visit Vaasa?

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

Can you sunbathe in Vaasa in May?

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

Is Vaasa rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Vaasa in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vaasa 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 Vaasa

Source of the data

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