Linköping weather in May (Östergötland, Sweden)

What weather conditions can you expect in Linköping this May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During May, Linköping usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Linköping in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 220 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Linköping climate page with graphs.

 

Linköping, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 220 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 44%  

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?

For visitors traveling to Linköping, 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 Linköping.

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