Best time to visit Sweden in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Sweden — the country-average travel-comfort score is 75/100. The best months are June, August, July.
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Weather in Sweden in May
Typical weather across Sweden in May: average high 15.7°C, low 6.2°C, about 69.3 mm of rain, and 12.3 hours of sunshine per day. Among Sweden's cities, Stockholm has the best weather in May (score 75/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Sweden avg | Best city (Stockholm) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 75 | 75 |
| High / Low | 15.7° / 6.2° | 15.7° / 5.3° |
| Precipitation | 69.3 mm | 315.3 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 12.3 | 12.2 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Sweden. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Sweden.
When to visit Sweden in other months
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