SwedenAverage weather for Gävle in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Gävle with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 9°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Gävle with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 3°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Gävle is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Gävle is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.
In May, there is an average of 49 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,6 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Gävle in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
15°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
19°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
10°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
49 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
8 days | 14 days | |
 Total snowfall |
0,6 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy days |
1 day | 0 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Gävle?
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Gävle. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Temperature records
With 30°C in 2014, Gävle reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 14°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Gävle
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Gävle, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Gävle
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Gävle, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 8 days of precipitation in Gävle.
Daily Snowfall in May in Gävle
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Gävle, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV index in May in Gävle
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Gävle, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Gävle over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Gävle, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Gävle over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Gävle, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Gävle per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Gävle, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in May for Gävle
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Gävle. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Gävle by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gävle. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
