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The weather in Rovaniemi in May is very cold with temperatures between 3°C and 10°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Rovaniemi. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Rovaniemi is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during May. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Rovaniemi in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Rovaniemi in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Rovaniemi before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9° / -14° | 1 | 6 | 24 | 59 mm | Awful | Rovaniemi in January |
| February | -8° / -13° | 1 | 6 | 21 | 54 mm | Awful | Rovaniemi in February |
| March | -3° / -10° | 5 | 5 | 23 | 62 mm | Awful | Rovaniemi in March |
| April | 1° / -4° | 7 | 4 | 21 | 58 mm | Awful | Rovaniemi in April |
| May | 10° / 3° | 8 | 15 | 8 | 78 mm | Awful | Rovaniemi in May |
| June | 16° / 8° | 8 | 21 | 1 | 97 mm | Ok | Rovaniemi in June |
| July | 20° / 11° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 99 mm | Ok | Rovaniemi in July |
| August | 17° / 9° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 96 mm | Ok | Rovaniemi in August |
| September | 11° / 5° | 7 | 22 | 1 | 77 mm | Bad | Rovaniemi in September |
| October | 3° / -1° | 7 | 13 | 11 | 77 mm | Awful | Rovaniemi in October |
| November | -2° / -5° | 6 | 6 | 18 | 74 mm | Awful | Rovaniemi in November |
| December | -6° / -10° | 3 | 4 | 25 | 67 mm | Awful | Rovaniemi in December |