SeasonMapFinland in May
May is one of Finland's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 4 destinations average 64/100, led by Helsinki at 75 — 10°C and 11 rainy days — while Ruka trails at 52 with 50 mm of rain.
#3 of 12 months for Finland · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Finland in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helsinki | City | 10°C | 62 mm · 11 days | 75 tier B | — |
| 2 | Rovaniemi | City | 10°C | 53 mm · 11 days | 75 tier B | — |
| 3 | Levi | Ski resort | 8°C | 59 mm · 11 days | 54 tier D | — |
| 4 | Ruka | Ski resort | 8°C | 50 mm · 11 days | 52 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Finland in May
- Vappu · Helsinki · 30 Apr – 1 May