Västerbotten Weather in May

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

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Umeå Byske Skellefteå Karlsten

Planning a getaway to Västerbotten, Sweden this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Västerbotten in May

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Hemavan at 7°C (45°F) to mild in Himmersundet at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Himmersundet and -1°C (30°F) in Hemavan.

For a closer look at conditions across Västerbotten, Sweden, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Byske with an average of 43 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Hemavan with 71 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Umeå enjoys approximately 274 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Västerbotten in May

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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 Västerbotten

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

Temperature range in Västerbotten (May)

Precipitation variation in Västerbotten (May)

Umeå

In May Umeå generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
274 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Umeå →

Byske

In May Byske generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Byske →

Skellefteå

In May Skellefteå generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Skellefteå →

Karlsten

In May Karlsten generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Karlsten →

Vilhelmina

In May Vilhelmina generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Vilhelmina →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Umeå 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Byske 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Skellefteå 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Karlsten 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Vilhelmina 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Kittelfjäll 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Västerbotten weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Västerbotten, Sweden typically experiences unpleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Umeå average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

In Umeå, the average daytime high in May is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Västerbotten, Sweden. Umeå averages only about 47 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Västerbotten, Sweden?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Västerbotten, Sweden due to the typically unpleasant weather in Umeå.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Umeå. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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