Ystad weather in May (Skåne, Sweden)

What should you pack for a trip to Ystad in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Ystad generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Ystad in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 277 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Ystad, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 277 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

Data from: Malmö, Sweden (54 KM, 34 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.

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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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.