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Kalmar county Weather in May

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

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Borgholm Kalmar Vimmerby Västervik

Planning a journey to Kalmar county, Sweden this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kalmar county in May

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Löttorp at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Högsby at 18°C (64°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Högsby and 8°C (46°F) in Löttorp.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kalmar county, Sweden, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Löttorp with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Vena with 62 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Borgholm enjoys approximately 261 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Kalmar county by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March5°C (41°F) April8°C (46°F) May13°C (55°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September17°C (63°F) October12°C (54°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kalmar county in May

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

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 Kalmar county

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

Temperature range in Kalmar county (May)

Precipitation variation in Kalmar county (May)

Borgholm

In May Borgholm generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
261 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Kalmar

In May Kalmar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
261 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Vimmerby

In May Vimmerby generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Vimmerby →

Västervik

In May Västervik generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
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Oskarshamn

In May Oskarshamn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
261 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Borgholm 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Kalmar 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Vimmerby 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Västervik 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Oskarshamn 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Mariannelund 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Kalmar county weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kalmar county, Sweden in May?

In May, Kalmar county, Sweden generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Borgholm sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Kalmar county, Sweden in May?

In Borgholm, the average daytime high in May is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does Kalmar county, Sweden get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Borgholm averages just 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Kalmar county, Sweden.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Kalmar county, Sweden?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Kalmar county, Sweden due to the typically unpleasant weather in Borgholm.

On average, the best time to visit Kalmar county, Sweden is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Borgholm. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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