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Åby Weather in May

Åby in May

The short of it: Åby in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 16 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 5° · rain 41 mm · daylight 16 h 48 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & August

May in Åby brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 5°, with about 41 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 5°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 48 min in mid-May, 148 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Åby runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Jursla, 2 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Åby, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 48 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JurslaÖstergötland2 km SW17°5°40 mm
LindöÖstergötland7 km SE18°5°38 mm
NorrköpingÖstergötland8 km S18°5°40 mm
SvärtingeÖstergötland9 km W17°5°41 mm
KrokekÖstergötland11 km E17°5°40 mm
KimstadÖstergötland18 km SW17°5°40 mm
SkärblackaÖstergötland20 km SW17°5°41 mm
SöderköpingÖstergötland22 km SSE17°5°38 mm

The Almanac · Åby Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 5°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Åby by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°38 mm17 km/h7 h 0 min✦✦✦
February2°-5°34 mm17 km/h9 h 12 min✦✦✦
March5°-3°31 mm16 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
April11°1°33 mm14 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
May17°5°41 mm14 km/h16 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°9°68 mm14 km/h18 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
July23°12°76 mm13 km/h17 h 41 min✦✦✦
August22°11°67 mm13 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
September16°7°57 mm14 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
October10°3°61 mm14 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦
November5°0°55 mm15 km/h7 h 38 min✦✦
December2°-3°55 mm15 km/h6 h 19 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Åby in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Åby in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 5°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Åby?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Åby in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 19 min in December to 18 h 20 min in June.

Does it snow in Åby in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Åby in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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