Kalmar weather in May (Kalmar county, Sweden)

What should you pack for a trip to Kalmar in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Kalmar tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 7°C.

Precipitation

Kalmar in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With around 261 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Kalmar, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 261 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

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. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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