The weather in May in Stockholm

It's cool to moderate in May in Stockholm with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 10°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Stockholm. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Stockholm, Sweden. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 29°C in 2017, Stockholm reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Stockholm is 11°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 45 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,3 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Stockholm

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Stockholm. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Stockholm New York
Average temperature 15°C 22°C
Max. temperature 20°C 28°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 45 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 8 days 14 days
Total snowfall 1,3 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Stockholm with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 7°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 Stockholm is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Stockholm, Sweden. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Stockholm

Temperature in May in Stockholm over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Stockholm, Sweden. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Stockholm

Total precipitation in May in Stockholm over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Stockholm

Snowfall in May in Stockholm per year

Daily UV index in May in Stockholm

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Stockholm, 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.

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Average weather in Stockholm by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Stockholm. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.