When to go · Tampere
Tampere in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 15°C59°F / 4°C39°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
GoodFinland month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.
Weather in May
- TampereHighs around 15 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 59 °F, lows around 39 °F, rain on about 7 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