Härnösand weather in May (Västernorrland, Sweden)

Looking to travel to Härnösand in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Härnösand generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Härnösand in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 258 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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

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

 

Härnösand, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sundsvall, Sweden (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in May

Find out more about the weather in Sweden in May and which places have the best weather 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 Härnösand in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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