Västerås weather in May (Vastmanland, Sweden)

Is May a good time to explore Västerås weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

May in Västerås generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 17°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Västerås in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 277 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Västerås, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 277 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Mälaren, Sweden (38 KM, 24 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 Västerås, 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?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.