Karlstad weather in May (Värmland, Sweden)

Looking to travel to Karlstad in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Karlstad generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Karlstad in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 265 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Karlstad climate page with graphs.

 

Karlstad, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 62%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 265 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sweden in May

Find out more about the weather in Sweden in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Karlstad in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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