Västernorrland Weather in May

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

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Sundsvall Härnösand Örnsköldsvik Docksta

Are you planning a trip a to Västernorrland, Sweden in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Västernorrland in May

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Härnösand at 12°C (54°F) and mild in Sundsvall at 14°C (57°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Sundsvall and 4°C (39°F) in Härnösand.

To explore the conditions in Västernorrland, Sweden in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ullanger with an average of 45 mm (1.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Kramfors with 51 mm (2 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Sundsvall sees around 258 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Västernorrland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Västernorrland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Sundsvall)

January-1°C (30°F) February0°C (32°F) March4°C (39°F) April9°C (48°F) May14°C (57°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October9°C (48°F) November4°C (39°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Västernorrland in May

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

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 Västernorrland

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

Temperature range in Västernorrland (May)

Precipitation variation in Västernorrland (May)

Sundsvall

In May Sundsvall generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
258 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Sundsvall →

Härnösand

In May Härnösand 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 mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
258 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Härnösand →

Örnsköldsvik

In May Örnsköldsvik generally has moderate 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 mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Örnsköldsvik →

Docksta

In May Docksta 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 mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Docksta →

Kramfors

In May Kramfors generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
258 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
51 mm (2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Kramfors →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sundsvall 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Härnösand 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Örnsköldsvik 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Docksta 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Kramfors 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Lugnvik 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

Västernorrland weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect good weather across Västernorrland, Sweden in May. The popular destination of Sundsvall averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Sundsvall peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in May, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Västernorrland, Sweden during May, with Sundsvall averaging close to 48 mm (1.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Västernorrland, Sweden?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Västernorrland, Sweden with overall good weather in Sundsvall. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Sundsvall. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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