Helsinki Weather in May
Finland · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high11°C (52°F)
Avg low7°C (44°F)
Rainfall49 mm (1.9 in)
RatingGood 7/10
Helsinki in May sees daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), dropping to about 7°C (44°F) at night. May is spring in Finland. The month is fairly dry, with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain spread over 8 days. You get roughly 16.9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Helsinki?
May is a good time to visit Helsinki (7/10), though July is even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 11°C (52°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (44°F) |
| Daily mean | 9°C (48°F) |
| Rainfall | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Cloud cover | 60% |
| Daylight | 16.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.6 km/h |
| vs April | 6°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Helsinki in May
- a warm jacket and layers
Helsinki weather in other months
Jan-1°C / -4°C61 mmPoorFeb-2°C / -5°C47 mmPoorMar1°C / -3°C45 mmPoorApr5°C / 1°C43 mmFairMay11°C / 7°C49 mmGoodJun16°C / 12°C56 mmExcellentJul20°C / 16°C56 mmExcellentAug19°C / 16°C79 mmExcellentSep15°C / 12°C63 mmGoodOct9°C / 7°C84 mmPoorNov5°C / 3°C74 mmPoorDec2°C / -1°C69 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit HelsinkiJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Barcelona24°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Valencia26°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Athens25°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Palermo24°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Malaga21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Tallinn13°C · 48 mm
- Mariehamn10°C · 41 mm
- Saint Petersburg15°C · 71 mm
- Riga16°C · 54 mm
- Stockholm15°C · 53 mm
- Vilnius18°C · 78 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.