Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Sweden in May
Weather score36Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 40mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
40mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
5°C
Weather score
36
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 40mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sweden with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May13°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
May40mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Sweden'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
May7.2 hours average sun
May is brighter than Sweden'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
May5°C average sea
May is close to Sweden's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May36 weather score
May sits close to Sweden's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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