Abisko weather in May (Norrbotten, Sweden)

How does the May weather in Abisko compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During May, Abisko usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 4°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -2°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Abisko in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Abisko. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Abisko, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Data from: Narvik, Norway (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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