Cool
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Arctic Circle in May
Weather score38Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 35mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
11°C
Rain
35mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
38
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 35mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Arctic Circle with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May11°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May35mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Arctic Circle's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Arctic Circle's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Arctic Circle's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
May38 weather score
May sits close to Arctic Circle's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.