Uppsala county Weather in May

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

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Uppsala Östhammar Enköping Bålsta

Planning a journey to Uppsala 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 Uppsala county in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Öregrund at 12°C (54°F) to mild in Bålsta at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Bålsta and 6°C (43°F) in Öregrund.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Öregrund with an average of 43 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Enköping with 52 mm (2 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Uppsala enjoys approximately 277 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Uppsala county by month

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

January1°C (34°F) February2°C (36°F) March6°C (43°F) April11°C (52°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September17°C (63°F) October11°C (52°F) November6°C (43°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Uppsala county in May

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

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

Temperature range in Uppsala county (May)

Precipitation variation in Uppsala county (May)

Uppsala

In May Uppsala 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
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
277 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Uppsala →

Östhammar

In May Östhammar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Östhammar →

Enköping

In May Enköping 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
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
277 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
52 mm (2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Enköping →

Bålsta

In May Bålsta 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
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
277 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Bålsta →

Öregrund

In May Öregrund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Uppsala 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Östhammar 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Enköping 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Bålsta 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Öregrund 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Älvkarleby 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Uppsala county weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Uppsala county, Sweden generally has tolerable weather conditions. Uppsala sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

In Uppsala, the average daytime high in May is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Uppsala county, Sweden. Uppsala averages only about 51 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Uppsala, May might be a good time to visit Uppsala county, Sweden. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Uppsala. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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