Norrbotten weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Norrbotten in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Norrbotten in May?
Norrbotten is a region in Sweden. Norrbotten offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to moderate, and moderate precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Abisko at 4°C to moderate in Boden at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Boden and -2°C in Abisko.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Luleå with an average of 44 mm to moderate rainfall in Abisko with 66 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Norrbotten in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Norrbotten climate page.
Where to go in Norrbotten in May
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Popular destinations in Norrbotten
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Norrbotten?
Average weather in Kiruna
In May Kiruna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Arjeplog
In May Arjeplog generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Abisko
In May Abisko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Arvidsjaur
In May Arvidsjaur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Boden
In May Boden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Norrbotten, in Sweden.
Is May the best time to visit Norrbotten?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Norrbotten with often poor weather in Kiruna.
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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