Dalarna weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Dalarna in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Dalarna in May?
Dalarna is a region in Sweden. May in Dalarna generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Grövelsjön at 11°C to moderate in Avesta at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Avesta and 1°C in Grövelsjön.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Avesta with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Stöten with 86 mm. Meanwhile, Rättvik enjoys close to 240 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dalarna in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Dalarna climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Dalarna?
Rättvik
In May Rättvik generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Stöten
In May Stöten generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Orsa
In May Orsa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Falun
In May Falun generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lindvallen
In May Lindvallen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Dalarna, in Sweden.
Is May the best time to visit Dalarna?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Dalarna with overall tolerable weather in Rättvik. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Dalarna is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Rättvik. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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