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När Weather in May

När in May sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows of 6°C (43°F). Around 38 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall is typical, so a light rain jacket is a sensible addition to your bag.

Rainfall in När in May

You can typically expect 10 days of rain this month, averaging around 38 mm (1.5 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in När in May

May in När brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 15°C (59°F) and nights around 6°C (43°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With overnight lows of 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in När in May

The month enjoys around 323 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days despite the cool temperatures.

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När Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 38 mm (1.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 323 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Visby, Sweden (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Best Places in Sweden in May

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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 (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 När in May

The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in När in May

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

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