Gällivare weather in May (Norrbotten, Sweden)

Thinking of visiting Gällivare in May? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Gällivare includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 10°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 0°C.

Precipitation

Gällivare in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Gällivare. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gällivare, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 58% *  

* Data from: Jokkmokk, Sweden (69 KM, 43 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?

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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

2/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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