Kiruna in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kiruna in may 2025
The weather in Kiruna in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 329.8cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Partly Cloudy
21% of time
21%
19%
18%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Snow showers
27% of time
18%
15%
14%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Snow showers
26% of time
19%
18%
14%
Weather at 3am
32°F
28%
23%
21%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kiruna in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kiruna in may.
The climate of Kiruna in may is very bad
The weather in may in Kiruna is wet (with 3in of rainfall over 5 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.9in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is quite cold around this city this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. The seasonal minimum is 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Kiruna is 40°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kiruna in may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2017. You need to prepare to have about 13 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 42% of time.
In may in Kiruna, the days on average last 20:19. The sun rises at 01:29 and sunset is at 21:48.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kiruna in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 14°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 329.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.18km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 01:29 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:48 | ||||
| Length of day | 20:19 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kiruna in may 2024:
32°F to 43°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 41°F
36°F to 43°F
29°F to 36°F
29°F to 38°F
27°F to 32°F
25°F to 32°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 38°F
31°F to 38°F
34°F to 45°F
41°F to 52°F
38°F to 45°F
50°F to 58°F
41°F to 52°F
49°F to 70°F
58°F to 65°F
47°F to 49°F
36°F to 45°F
36°F to 49°F
43°F to 65°F
52°F to 70°F
61°F to 67°F
45°F to 61°F
52°F to 76°F
65°F to 77°F
63°F to 74°F
58°F to 70°F
63°F to 72°F
65°F to 74°F
Map: other cities in Lapland in may
Cities near Kiruna:
| Abisko in may | very bad weather |
| Riksgränsen in may | very bad weather |
| Sarek nationalpark in may | very bad weather |
| Kilpisjärvi in may | very bad weather |
| Jokkmokk in may | very bad weather |
| Muonio in may | very bad weather |
| Pajala in may | bad weather |
| Enontekiö in may | very bad weather |
| Padjelanta nationalpark in may | very bad weather |
| Kolari in may | very bad weather |
| Pallas-Yllästunturin national park (Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto) in may | very bad weather |
| Kautokeino in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Kiruna
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Weather data for Kiruna in may:
Weather data for Kiruna for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kiruna. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kiruna can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kiruna.