Weather in May in Skåne
Thinking about venturing to Skåne this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Skåne in May?
Skåne is a region in Sweden. May in Skåne generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Brantevik to 17°C in Löddeköpinge. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Löddeköpinge and 8°C in Brantevik.For a closer look at conditions across Skåne, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Skillinge with an average of 42 mm to moderate rainfall in Drakabygget with 75 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 277 hours of sunshine in Malmö. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Skåne climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Skåne?
Malmö
In May Malmö generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Simrishamn
In May Simrishamn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Lund
In May Lund generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Helsingborg
In May Helsingborg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ystad
In May Ystad generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°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 Skåne, in Sweden.
Is May the best time to visit Skåne?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Malmö, May might be a good time to visit Skåne. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Malmö. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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