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Åmål Weather in May

Åmål in May

The short of it: Åmål in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 16 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 56 mm · daylight 16 h 53 min

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

May in Åmål brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 6°, with about 56 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 53 min in mid-May, 151 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Åmål runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Fjällbacka, 8 km to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Åmål, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 53 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FjällbackaVästra Götaland8 km W16°5°58 mm
SäffleVärmland16 km NE17°6°55 mm
Dals LångedVästra Götaland27 km WSW16°5°56 mm
BillingsforsVästra Götaland27 km WSW16°5°56 mm
BengtsforsVästra Götaland27 km W16°5°58 mm
ÅsensbrukVästra Götaland32 km SSW16°6°52 mm
SlottsbronVärmland38 km NE16°6°58 mm
GrumsVärmland41 km NE16°6°59 mm

The Almanac · Åmål 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 6°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Åmål by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°55 mm14 km/h6 h 54 min✦✦
February1°-5°47 mm13 km/h9 h 9 min✦
March5°-3°37 mm13 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April11°1°42 mm12 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
May17°6°56 mm11 km/h16 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June20°9°76 mm11 km/h18 h 28 min✦✦✦
July22°12°73 mm10 km/h17 h 47 min✦✦✦
August21°11°80 mm10 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
September16°7°74 mm11 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°3°86 mm11 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
November5°0°76 mm13 km/h7 h 34 min✦
December1°-4°69 mm12 km/h6 h 12 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Åmål in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Åmål in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Åmål?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Åmål in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 12 min in December to 18 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Åmål in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Åmål in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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