Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Lappeenranta with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lappeenranta in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Lappeenranta with cool temperatures, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 17°C, with nights close to 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Lappeenranta will be around 18°C, with nights close to 9°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 24 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 13% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Lappeenranta. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Lappeenranta in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
15°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
10°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
24 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,1 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Lappeenranta?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Lappeenranta. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Lappeenranta in May
With 31°C, Lappeenranta hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Lappeenranta
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Lappeenranta, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Lappeenranta
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Lappeenranta, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 4 days of rain in Lappeenranta.
Daily Snowfall in May in Lappeenranta
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Lappeenranta, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Lappeenranta
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Lappeenranta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Lappeenranta Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Lappeenranta, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Lappeenranta Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Lappeenranta, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Lappeenranta per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Lappeenranta, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Lappeenranta
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Average Weather in Lappeenranta by Month
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