Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lapland, Sweden in May.
Planning a trip to Lapland, Sweden this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
Lapland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. May in Lapland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
For specific regional insights in Lapland, Sweden, refer to the map provided below.
Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lapland.
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 is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Lapland, Sweden?
In May Kiruna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
In May Jukkasjärvi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
In May Porjus generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lapland in May.
| City | Weather | Day temp | Night temp | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiruna |
|
9°C (48°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jukkasjärvi |
|
10°C (50°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Porjus |
|
11°C (52°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Expect poor weather across Lapland, Sweden in May. The popular destination of Kiruna averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this month.
Daytime temperatures in Kiruna peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in May, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.
Rain is generally moderate to light in Lapland, Sweden during May, with Kiruna averaging close to 60 mm (2.4 in).
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kiruna, May may not be the ideal time to visit Lapland, Sweden.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide tolerable weather in Kiruna. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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