Gavleborg Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gavleborg, Sweden in May.

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Gävle Bollnäs Hudiksvall Järvsö

Planning a trip to Gavleborg, Sweden this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Gavleborg in May

Gavleborg, Sweden is a region in Sweden. May in Gavleborg generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Jättendal at 12°C (54°F) to mild in Årsunda at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Årsunda and 5°C (41°F) in Jättendal.

For specific regional insights in Gavleborg, Sweden, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jättendal with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Åmot with 63 mm (2.5 in).

Explore Gavleborg by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gavleborg — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gävle)

January1°C (34°F) February1°C (34°F) March6°C (43°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November5°C (41°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gavleborg in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gavleborg.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in Gavleborg

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Gavleborg, Sweden?

Temperature range in Gavleborg (May)

Precipitation variation in Gavleborg (May)

Gävle

In May Gävle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Gävle →

Bollnäs

In May Bollnäs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bollnäs →

Hudiksvall

In May Hudiksvall generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
258 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hudiksvall →

Järvsö

In May Järvsö generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Järvsö →

Vallsta

In May Vallsta generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Gavleborg, in Sweden.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gavleborg in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gävle 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Bollnäs 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Hudiksvall 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Järvsö 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Vallsta 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Älvkarleby 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Gavleborg weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gavleborg, Sweden in May?

Gavleborg, Sweden typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Gävle average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Gavleborg, Sweden in May?

In Gävle, the average daytime high in May is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Gavleborg, Sweden get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Gävle averages just 51 mm (2 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Gavleborg, Sweden.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Gavleborg, Sweden?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Gavleborg, Sweden with overall tolerable weather in Gävle. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Gavleborg, Sweden is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Gävle. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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