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Vara Weather in May

May in Vara averages 17°C (63°F) during the day and 6°C (43°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 63 mm (2.5 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Vara in May

Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month, with 63 mm (2.5 in) on average. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Vara in May

Vara in May gets highs of 17°C (63°F) during the day and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. Nights drop to 6°C (43°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Vara in May

The city usually sees around 241 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days — a great month for sightseeing.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June, July and August typically offer the best weather for Vara.

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Vara Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm (2.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 241 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Gothenburg, Sweden (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Best Places in Sweden in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Vara in May

For Vara in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Vara in May

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

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