Sweden in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Sweden in may 2025
Here, check out the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Sweden. These datas are probabilities for may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in may in Stockholm
tolerable weather 12.7cm
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
26%
15%
9%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
23%
21%
15%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
23%
20%
12%
Weather at 3am
47°F
40%
25%
11%
11%
Where to go in Sweden in may?
Where to go in Sweden in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Götaland (South) (Gothenburg, Malmo, Gotland...) | 50°F to 63°F | 2 à 7 days | 47°F to 54°F | tolerable weather* |
| Norrland (North) (Sundsvall, Gävle, Skellefteå...) | 38°F to 61°F | 2 à 7 days | 40°F to 43°F | bad weather* |
| Svealand (Center) (Stockholm, Uppsala, Karlstad...) | 52°F to 61°F | 1 à 8 days | 43°F to 47°F | tolerable weather* |
Where should you go in Sweden in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Sweden in may ranges from good to bad depending on the region and city.
That month is not the best month to travel to in Sweden. The weather in Lund, Karlstad, Gothenburg, Sundsvall, Stockholm, Malmo and Norrkoping is quite correct. The sun is not there all the time and you might make you wet by rain regularly. Nevertheless, if you don't plan a beach and relaxation trip but rather city tours, this climate could be appropriate. In addition, there are certainly fewer tourists this month.
It's even worse in Kiruna, Pajala, Ostersund, Abisko, Gotland and Lulea and surrounding areas where the climate is very bad. It is not advisable to visit these areas this month.
Climate in Sweden in may
Climate in Stockholm in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Stockholm is 56°F (maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 50°F). The climate is quite cold here in this month, but it is endurable by dressing hot. With just 2.6in over 4 days,
it rains very little for your stay.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this locality in Sweden.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 46°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||
| Humidity | 75% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 17:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Gothenburg in may
In may, maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 52°F (for an average temperature of 56°F). The climate is fairly fresh in this location in the month of may, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. With 3.5in over 6 days, rain may occur during your vacations. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct climate, may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this locality.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 16:40 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Gävle in may
In may, maximum temperature is 61°F and minimum temperature is 50°F (for an average temperature of 56°F). The climate is fairly cold here in this month, but it is tolerable when dressing cosy. With 3in over 4 days, you will experience some showers during your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this city.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 43°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 72% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 17:20 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Gotland in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Gotland is 52°F (maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 50°F). The climate is rather cool here in may, but it is livable by dressing hot. With about 1.9in over 3 days, rainfall is infrequent for your trip.
With a bad weather, may is not the best time to go in this locality in Sweden.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 47°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 16:39 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Karlstad in may
In may, maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 50°F (for an average temperature of 56°F). The climate is relatively cold in that locality in may, but it is liveable when dressing hot. With 3.9in over 7 days, you will experience some showers during your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in that area in Sweden.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||
| Humidity | 76% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||
| Length of day | 17:02 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in Sweden in may
| Stockholm in may | tolerable weather |
| Gothenburg in may | tolerable weather |
| Gävle in may | good weather |
| Gotland in may | bad weather |
| Karlstad in may | tolerable weather |
| Malmo in may | tolerable weather |
| Skellefteå in may | bad weather |
| Sundsvall in may | tolerable weather |
| Uppsala in may | good weather |
| Fiskebäckskil in may | tolerable weather |
| Fjällbacka in may | tolerable weather |
| Fårö island in may | bad weather |
| Hållö island in may | tolerable weather |
| Kebnekaise in may | very bad weather |
| Kullaberg in may | tolerable weather |
| Siljan Lake in may | tolerable weather |
| Lund in may | good weather |
| Norrkoping in may | good weather |
| Öland in may | tolerable weather |
| Ostersund in may | bad weather |
| Sandhamn in may | bad weather |
| Skuleskogens nationalpark in may | bad weather |
| Slottsskogen in may | tolerable weather |
| Smögen in may | tolerable weather |
| Tyresta nationalpark in may | bad weather |
| Umeå in may | bad weather |
| Amal in may | tolerable weather |
| Ängelholm in may | tolerable weather |
| Arvidsjaur in may | bad weather |
| Arvika in may | good weather |
| Avesta in may | good weather |
| Bergkvara in may | tolerable weather |
| Bjorko in may | bad weather |
| Boden in may | bad weather |
Weather data for Sweden in may:
Weather data for Sweden in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sweden. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sweden can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Sweden.