When to go · Kuopio
Kuopio in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (lakes, cruises, long days); Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Tahko). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 14°C57°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
GoodFinland month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (lakes, cruises, long days); Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Tahko). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.
Weather in May
- KuopioHighs around 14 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 57 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 8 days
- Lakeland, Finland · Tampere, Savonlinna, Kuopio, Kolifine
Colder winters, warmer summers; lakes freeze solid for skating and skiing in February–March. Mosquitoes in June–July.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Finland overall
- Low
- Prices · Finland overall
- Medium
Finland overall: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings