Västerbotten, Sweden, a region in Sweden, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 7°C (45°F) in Hemavan to 13°C (55°F) in Himmersundet. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Himmersundet and -1°C (30°F) in Hemavan.
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Umeå averages a daytime high of 12°C (54°F) in May, which is low for Västerbotten, Sweden.
Average overnight lows in Västerbotten, Sweden during May sit near 4°C (39°F) in Umeå.
Himmersundet tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 3°C (37°F).
According to our data, Hemavan holds the title for the coldest city in Västerbotten, Sweden in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 7°C (45°F) and drops to lows of about -1°C (30°F) during the night.
Umeå enjoys close to 274 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
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