Weather in May in Västerbotten
Planning a getaway to Västerbotten 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 is the weather like in Västerbotten in May?
Västerbotten 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 to mild in Himmersundet at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Himmersundet and -1°C in Hemavan.For a closer look at conditions across Västerbotten, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Skellefteå with an average of 46 mm to moderate rainfall in Hemavan with 71 mm.Average sunshine
The city Umeå usually sees around 274 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Västerbotten's conditions throughout the year, check out our Västerbotten climate page.
Where to go in Västerbotten in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Västerbotten?
Umeå
In May Umeå generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Skellefteå
In May Skellefteå generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Karlsten
In May Karlsten 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.
Vilhelmina
In May Vilhelmina generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Kittelfjäll
In May Kittelfjäll generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Västerbotten, in Sweden.
Is May the best time to visit Västerbotten?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Västerbotten 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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