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Eksjö Weather in May

Eksjö in May

The short of it: Eksjö in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 5 °C (40 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 16 h 36 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 5° · rain 48 mm · daylight 16 h 36 min

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

May in Eksjö brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 5°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 5°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 36 min in mid-May, 141 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, Eksjö runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Nässjö, 16 km to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Eksjö, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 36 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NässjöJönköping16 km W16°4°55 mm
EkenässjönJönköping20 km S16°4°48 mm
AnebyJönköping21 km NNW16°4°49 mm
BodaforsJönköping25 km SW16°4°55 mm
VetlandaJönköping27 km SSE17°4°46 mm
ForserumJönköping30 km W16°4°57 mm
MalmbäckJönköping32 km WSW16°4°58 mm
LandsbroJönköping34 km S16°4°52 mm

The Almanac · Eksjö Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 5°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Eksjö by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°47 mm13 km/h7 h 13 min✦✦
February1°-5°37 mm13 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦✦
March5°-3°36 mm12 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April11°0°33 mm11 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
May17°5°48 mm11 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June20°9°76 mm11 km/h18 h 2 min✦✦✦
July22°11°80 mm10 km/h17 h 25 min✦✦✦
August21°10°74 mm10 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦
September16°7°64 mm12 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
October10°3°70 mm12 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
November5°0°57 mm12 km/h7 h 50 min✦✦
December1°-3°58 mm12 km/h6 h 35 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Eksjö in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Eksjö in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 5 °C (40 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 5°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Eksjö?

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

How long are the days in Eksjö in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 35 min in December to 18 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Eksjö in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Eksjö in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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