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Kiruna Weather in May
May in Kiruna brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 9°C (48°F) and nights around 0°C (32°F). Expect around 60 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall during the month.
Rainfall in Kiruna in May
Typically, about 12 days will experience rainfall, with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.
Temperature in Kiruna in May
In May, expect low temperatures in Kiruna, with highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F) at night. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. With lows around 0°C (32°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June, July and August typically offer the best weather for Kiruna.
Kiruna Temperature in May
Min Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
39%
Precipitation
60 mm (2.4 in)
Rainy days
12 days
Kiruna Weather by Month
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Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Kiruna typically rise from around 5°C (41°F) at the start of May to approximately 11°C (52°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from -3°C (27°F) to 3°C (37°F).
Average temperatures in May
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in May
Historical weather records for Kiruna in May
Browse day-by-day weather records for Kiruna spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Kiruna historical weather extremes in May
Based on 50 years of weather observations (1976-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Kiruna.
- Kiruna recorded its highest May temperature of 26°C (79°F) on May 31, 2013.
- The lowest overnight temperature recorded in May was -15°C (5°F) (May 2, 1981).
Best Places in Sweden in May
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Kiruna in May
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Kiruna in May. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days.
What To Do in Kiruna in May
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling4/10 -
Walking4/10 -
Barbeque1/10 -
Camping4/10 -
Outdoor sports4/10
Kiruna 3-Day Forecast
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