Temmes is a former municipality located in the Northern Ostrobothnia region of Finland. Established as an independent parish in 1867, it remained an autonomous administrative entity until its dissolution on January 1, 2001.
The municipality was primarily rural, characterized by the flat, agricultural landscape of the Ostrobothnian plains and situated along the banks of the Temmesjoki river. Historically, the area was part of the larger Liminka parish before gaining independence. At the time of its dissolution, Temmes covered a land area of approximately 118 square kilometers and had a population of roughly 700 residents.
Following a decision by the Finnish Council of State, the municipality of Temmes was consolidated into neighboring jurisdictions. The majority of the territory and the main village were annexed into the municipality of Tyrnävä. Smaller portions of the former municipal land were incorporated into the municipalities of Liminka, Lumijoki, and Rantsila (the latter of which eventually merged into the municipality of Siikalatva).
A notable landmark in the village is the Temmes Church, a wooden cruciform church completed in 1767. Designed by the prominent Finnish church builder Anders Hakola, the structure predates the official establishment of the municipality and serves as a significant historical and architectural site for the local community.