Skärhamn weather in May (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

Curious about the climate in Skärhamn this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Skärhamn generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 14°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Skärhamn in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 241 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Skärhamn climate page with graphs.

 

Skärhamn, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 241 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Gothenburg, Sweden (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in May

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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