Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Stockholm, Sweden in May
Weather score36Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
30mm
Sun
7.6h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
36
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Stockholm, Sweden with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May16°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
May30mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Stockholm's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.6 hours average sun
May is brighter than Stockholm'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
May7°C average sea
May is below Stockholm's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May36 weather score
May sits close to Stockholm'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.
Hotels in Stockholm, Sweden
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Miss Clara by Nobis, Stockholm, a Member of Design Hotels™Stockholm, Sweden
Nobis Hotel Stockholm, a Member of Design Hotels™Stockholm, Sweden
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