Kirkenes Weather in May

What's the weather like in Kirkenes (Finnmark) in May 2025?

The climate in Kirkenes during May can be summarized as cool and dry.

May is in the spring in Kirkenes and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

Kirkenes weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.6°C 43.9°F
Nightly temperature -0.8°C 30.6°F
Average temperature 2.9°C 37.2°F
Daily sunshine 0 hrs
Avg rainfall 28 mm 1.1 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 4.2°C 39.5°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kirkenes with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Kirkenes

Kirkenes average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kirkenes average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kirkenes average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kirkenes in May 2024.

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Kirkenes weather stats

Kirkenes weather statistics
Hottest month: July 15.1°C 59.2°F
Driest month: April 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 0hrs
Coldest month: January -4.6°C 23.7°F
Wettest month: August 64mm 2.5ins
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