Turku in May

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.

• TurkuHighs around 14 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 57 °F, lows around 41 °F, rain on about 10 days
• South coast, Finland · Helsinki, Turku, Porvoo, Ålandbest weather

  Around −5 °C in January, 20–23 °C in July; 19 h of daylight at midsummer, 6 h in late December. The sea often freezes near shore in cold winters.Around 23 °F in January, 68–73 °F in July; 19 h of daylight at midsummer, 6 h in late December. The sea often freezes near shore in cold winters.

Crowds · Finland overall

Low

Prices · Finland overall

Medium

Finland overall: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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