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Gävle weather in May (Gavleborg, Sweden)

What does the weather outlook for Gävle look like in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Gävle includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 4°C.

Precipitation

Gävle in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gävle, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 51 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

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.

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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?

For visitors traveling to Gävle, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gävle.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.