Östersund weather in May (Jämtland, Sweden)

What can you expect from the weather in Östersund during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Östersund typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Östersund in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Östersund, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Östersund 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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