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Sweden Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sweden in May.

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Stockholm Gothenburg Visby Simrishamn

Planning a trip to Sweden this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Sweden in May

In May, Sweden experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to mild and moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Abisko at 4°C (39°F) to mild in Högsby at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Högsby and -2°C (28°F) in Abisko.

For a closer look at conditions across Sweden, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fårö with an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Storlien with 88 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Stockholm sees around 280 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Sweden by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sweden — and find the best time to visit. (based on Stockholm)

January2°C (36°F) February2°C (36°F) March6°C (43°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September17°C (63°F) October11°C (52°F) November6°C (43°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sweden in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sweden.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sweden

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Sweden?

Temperature range in Sweden (May)

Precipitation variation in Sweden (May)

Stockholm

In May Stockholm generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
280 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
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Gothenburg

In May Gothenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
241 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
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Visby

In May Visby generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
323 hours
332 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Malmö

In May Malmö generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
277 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
50 mm (2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Malmö →

Simrishamn

In May Simrishamn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
285 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sweden in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stockholm 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Gothenburg 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Visby 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Simrishamn 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Östersund 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Kiruna 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Sweden weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sweden in May?

Sweden typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Stockholm average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Sweden in May?

In Stockholm, the average daytime high in May is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does Sweden get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Stockholm averages just 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Sweden.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Sweden?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Sweden with overall tolerable weather in Stockholm. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Sweden is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Stockholm. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sweden.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden.

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