Rovaniemi weather in May
May in Rovaniemi: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Rovaniemi · #618 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rovaniemi climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 10°C / 50°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 19.6 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6 cm / 2.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rovaniemi in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Rovaniemi?
- May in Rovaniemi: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Rovaniemi on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Rovaniemi in May?
- In May, Rovaniemi averages a daily high of 10°C and a low of 1.3°C, with about 53 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rovaniemi in May?
- Rovaniemi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in May.
- Does it snow in Rovaniemi in May?
- Rovaniemi sees roughly 6 cm of snowfall in May.