Värmland Weather in May

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

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Karlstad Branäs Stöllet Överbyn

Planning a trip to Värmland, Sweden this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Värmland in May

Värmland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. May in Värmland generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Medhamnstorp to 17°C (63°F) in Killstad. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Killstad and 7°C (45°F) in Medhamnstorp.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Medhamnstorp with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Höljes with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Karlstad gets approximately 265 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Värmland by month

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

January2°C (36°F) February2°C (36°F) March5°C (41°F) April10°C (50°F) May15°C (59°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August21°C (70°F) September17°C (63°F) October11°C (52°F) November6°C (43°F) December3°C (37°F)
Best Time to Visit Värmland →

Best Places to Visit in Värmland in May

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

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 Värmland

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

Temperature range in Värmland (May)

Precipitation variation in Värmland (May)

Karlstad

In May Karlstad 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
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
265 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Karlstad →

Branäs

In May Branäs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Branäs →

Stöllet

In May Stöllet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Stöllet →

Överbyn

In May Överbyn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Överbyn →

Kristinehamn

In May Kristinehamn 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
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
265 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kristinehamn →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Värmland, in Sweden.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Karlstad 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Branäs 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Stöllet 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Överbyn 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Kristinehamn 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Sunne 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Värmland weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Värmland, Sweden in May?

Värmland, Sweden typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Karlstad average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Värmland, Sweden in May?

Average temperatures in Värmland, Sweden during May range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Karlstad.

Does Värmland, Sweden get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Värmland, Sweden during May, with Karlstad averaging close to 64 mm (2.5 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Värmland, Sweden?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Värmland, Sweden with overall tolerable weather in Karlstad.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Karlstad. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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