Skellefteå weather in May (Västerbotten, Sweden)

Thinking of visiting Skellefteå in May? Check the weather first! Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In May, Skellefteå tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 11°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Skellefteå in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Skellefteå, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

3/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Skellefteå.

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