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Weather in Lapland for May 2026

Your guide to Lapland weather in May - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

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    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Lapland during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to Lapland snow forecast for May 2026, 2 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Tuesday, 5 May.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Lapland predicts a temperature of 13.2 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Lapland at the beginning of May is 4.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 15 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Lapland in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 17 rainy days and a total precipitation of 238.7 mm.

Average dry days
13
Dry days
Average rainy days
17
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
15°/-2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
72 %
Avg humidity

Lapland Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light freezing rain
5°
2
Patchy rain possible
7°
3
Overcast
3°
4
Overcast
3°
5
Weather Alert Moderate rain
5°
6
Weather Alert Patchy rain possible
4°
7
Patchy rain possible
7°
8
Patchy rain possible
8°
9
Overcast
12°
10
Partly cloudy
15°
11
Sunny
16°
12
Overcast
15°
13
Partly cloudy
16°
14
Cloudy
11°
15
Patchy rain possible
17°
16
Cloudy
21°
17
Partly cloudy
22°
18
Patchy rain possible
16°
19
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
20
Overcast
11°
21
Moderate or heavy rain shower
10°
22
Moderate rain at times
12°
23
Overcast
13°
24
Patchy rain possible
15°
25
Patchy rain possible
13°
26
Overcast
15°
27
Partly cloudy
14°
28
Overcast
13°
29
Patchy rain possible
15°
30
Overcast
18°
31
Light rain shower
17°

What’s the Weather Like in Lapland This May?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Lapland’s cities this May.
Patchy rain possibleRovaniemi15 °C / -2 °CModerate snowIvalo7 °C / 0 °CModerate snowSaariselka7 °C / 0 °CCloudyKittilä10 °C / 1 °CCloudyKemi6 °C / 1 °CCloudyEnontekiö7 °C / -1 °CCloudySirkka8 °C / 0 °CCloudyÄkäslompolo10 °C / 1 °COvercastKilpisjärvi4 °C / -1 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during May in Lapland

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Lapland day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 5° /-3° 0.4 mm 0 cm
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /-1° 0.8 mm 0 cm
3 May Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-3° 2.1 mm 0.7 cm
4 May Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-3° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
5 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 5° /1° 6 mm 4.3 cm
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /0° 3.2 mm 2.3 cm
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /-1° 0.7 mm 0 cm
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /0° 0.5 mm 0 cm
9 May Overcast
Overcast
 12° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
10 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
11 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
12 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
14 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 0.4 mm 0 cm
16 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 21° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
17 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /10° 0 mm 0 cm
18 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /10° 0.6 mm 0 cm
19 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /3° 3.8 mm 0 cm
20 May Overcast
Overcast
 11° /2° 2.4 mm 0.1 cm
21 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 10° /2° 6.2 mm 2.5 cm
22 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 12° /2° 2.7 mm 0.5 cm
23 May Overcast
Overcast
 13° /4° 1.9 mm 0 cm
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /5° 2.3 mm 0 cm
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /5° 0.7 mm 0 cm
26 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /5° 0.2 mm 0 cm
27 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /5° 1.1 mm 0 cm
28 May Overcast
Overcast
 13° /6° 2.6 mm 0 cm
29 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /5° 0.7 mm 0 cm
30 May Overcast
Overcast
 18° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
31 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 17° /9° 3 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Lapland in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Lapland forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Lapland in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Lapland during May?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 15° and colder nights, dipping below -2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Lapland during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 238.7 mm is expected in Lapland during May, occurring over more than 17 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Lapland in May 2026?

Lapland typically sees 30.7 cm of snowfall during May.

What are the typical wind conditions in Lapland during May?

The average wind speed in Lapland during May is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Lapland snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Lapland’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Lapland sees 1 snowy days during May, with approximately 30.7 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Lapland

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Laplands May weather 💧
Typically, Lapland has 17 rainy days in May with a total of 238.7 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Lapland during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️
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