Uppsala weather in May (Uppsala county, Sweden)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Uppsala this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Uppsala includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C.

Precipitation

Uppsala in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 277 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Uppsala.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Uppsala, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 277 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Mälaren, Sweden (46 KM, 29 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?

For visitors traveling to Uppsala, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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