Sweden > Sweden, weather in May: Climate and travel budget
Sweden in May : Travel budget & tourist seasons.
Budget your trip depending on your departure time.
Beyond the tourist season (low, medium or high season) of the destination country, prices of your flight, hotel or all-inclusive stays may also vary depending on the demand in your country (our rates are evaluated from western Europe).
Thus, from western Europe, a stay will often be more expensive for a start during the school holidays.
In May, here's what you can expect on average:
• All-inclusive stays: 1680 € / week
• Round-trip flight: 140 €
• Tourist season: low
Climate in May, picked destinations
In May, weather conditions in Sweden make it a medium trip destination. Among our chosen destinations (see below), the average temperatures you'll face in May would be between 7.0°C and 15.0°C, with exceptional possible peaks as low as -3°C and high as 27°C as observed in previous years.
The average amount of rain observed during May in Sweden is 33 mm and you would typically have 7 rainy days.
Click on the name of a city to read more details about it, have more climate data history and see weather forecasts.
City | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
Stockholm | 9 | 7 | 15 | -3 | 27 | 33 | 7 |
Sweden: Climate & Weather
The main feature of the Swedish climate is related to its latitude: Summer is very short, during which the sun does not really set and the winter is long with a lot of snow and almost permanent darkness.
But even in the month of July, considered as the hottest month; the temperature will not exceed 17°. If you’re thinking of visiting the country to enjoy the untouched nature, choose the period between May and late July, then you will accommodation easier to find, especially hostels or campsites. Then, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the midnight sun in the best possible conditions. |
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