Sweden (Stockholm) · May
Low seasonSweden · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 1° (34°)-6– (21–)7 (45) | 2° (36°)-4– (25–)7 (45) | 5° (41°)-2– (28–)13 (55) | 11° (52°)3– (37–)18 (64) | 17° (63°)8– (46–)24 (75) | 21° (70°)13– (55–)28 (82) | 23° (73°)17– (63–)29 (84) | 22° (72°)15– (59–)27 (81) | 17° (63°)11– (52–)23 (73) | 11° (52°)4– (39–)16 (61) | 6° (43°)-1– (30–)12 (54) | 3° (37°)-3– (27–)8 (46) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | -3° (27°)-12– (10–)3 (37) | -3° (27°)-12– (10–)3 (37) | -2° (28°)-10– (14–)5 (41) | 2° (36°)-4– (25–)7 (45) | 7° (45°)0– (32–)13 (55) | 12° (54°)5– (41–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)18 (64) | 14° (57°)8– (46–)18 (64) | 10° (50°)2– (36–)15 (59) | 6° (43°)-2– (28–)12 (54) | 2° (36°)-6– (21–)8 (46) | -1° (30°)-9– (16–)5 (41) |
☀️Sunshine | 1h UV 1 | 2h UV 2 | 5h UV 3 | 7h UV 5 | 9h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 9h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 | 5h UV 4 | 3h UV 2 | 1h UV 1 | 1h UV 0 |
🌊Water Temp | 1° (34°) | 1° (34°) | 1° (34°) | 5° (41°) | 10° (50°) | 15° (59°) | 19° (66°) | 20° (68°) | 16° (61°) | 11° (52°) | 6° (43°) | 3° (37°) |
🌧Rain Days | 6d39mm (1.5") | 4d26mm (1.0") | 4d25mm (1.0") | 4d22mm (0.9") | 5d36mm (1.4") | 6d50mm (2.0") | 6d53mm (2.1") | 8d78mm (3.1") | 6d51mm (2.0") | 6d54mm (2.1") | 7d49mm (1.9") | 7d43mm (1.7") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May in Sweden (Stockholm) at 17°C (63°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime highs average 17°C (63°F), cooling to 7°C (45°F) at night (daily average: 12°C (54°F)). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around 0°C (32°F). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 36 mm (1.4 in) total. At 10°C (50°F), the water is still quite cool in May — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
The ice melts and the city stretches towards the light: in May the sun shines almost nine hours a day, the cherry trees in Kungsträdgården bloom and terraces reopen. Temperatures climb from just under 5°C (41°F) in March to a good 16°C (61°F) in May.
Packing list for Sweden (Stockholm) in May
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Sweden (Stockholm)?
- May is not an optimal month for Sweden (Stockholm) (Score: 68/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Sweden (Stockholm) in May?
- In May, Sweden (Stockholm) sees daily highs of 17°C (63°F). Nights cool to 7°C (45°F), with a daily average of 12°C (54°F). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around 0°C (32°F).
- How much rain falls in Sweden (Stockholm) in May?
- In May, Sweden (Stockholm) receives an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Sweden (Stockholm) get in May?
- Sweden (Stockholm) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Sweden (Stockholm) in May?
- Water temperature in Sweden (Stockholm) in May averages 10°C (50°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
