May weather forecast
Stockholm, Sweden

May in Stockholm encapsulates the enchantment of late spring with its favourable weather conditions. With a maximum temperature of 15.7°C (60.3°F), the weather becomes noticeably warmer, enhancing the experience of outdoor events and nature trips. Despite the warmth, rain showers do appear, but they do little to dampen the vibrancy that thrives in May. As daylight extends further up to 17 hours, weekdays and weekends overflow with activities under the sunny, clear skies. May's favorable weather makes it an ideal time to experience Stockholm's vibrant culture and attractions.

Temperature

With the beginning of May, Stockholm's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F) in April to a refreshing 15.7°C (60.3°F). Nighttime temperature in Stockholm, Sweden, dips to a mean of 6.3°C (43.3°F) during May.

Rainfall

In May, in Stockholm, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout May, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is accumulated. In Stockholm, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99 days and collects up to 528mm (20.79") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 7.5°C (45.5°F).
Note: Beware of 7.5°C (45.5°F) waters at 13°C (55.4°F), they're uninviting, and a dip below 10°C (50°F) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 17h and 2min.
On the first day of May in Stockholm, sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset at 20:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 03:43 and sunset at 21:47 CEST.

Sunshine

In Stockholm, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Stockholm is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.