Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Sweden this May.
Sweden, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 4°C (39°F) in Abisko to 18°C (64°F) in Högsby. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Högsby and -2°C (28°F) in Abisko.
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Daytime temperatures in Stockholm typically peak at 16°C (61°F) in May, putting it in the moderate range.
After dark, Stockholm cools to about 5°C (41°F) on an average May night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Högsby has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 18°C (64°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 5°C (41°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Abisko stands out as the coolest city in Sweden for the month of May. Daytime highs average 4°C (39°F) and it cools down to about -2°C (28°F) at night.
Stockholm usually sees around 280 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
The water temperature averages approximately 9°C (48°F) in Malmö this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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