Weather in May in Västerbotten
Considering a trip to Västerbotten this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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.
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
Meanwhile, Umeå enjoys approximately 274 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Västerbotten in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Västerbotten climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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