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Kolbäck Weather in May

Kolbäck in May

The short of it: Kolbäck in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 17 h 0 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 17 h 0 min

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

May in Kolbäck brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 5°, with about 41 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 17°, with nights near 5°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 17 h 0 min in mid-May, 155 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, Kolbäck runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Hallstahammar, 5 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Kolbäck, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 0 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HallstahammarVästmanland5 km N17°5°42 mm
KvicksundSödermanland14 km SSE17°5°40 mm
KöpingVästmanland15 km WSW17°5°46 mm
SurahammarVästmanland16 km N16°5°47 mm
KungsörVästmanland18 km SSW17°5°45 mm
VästeråsVästmanland19 km ENE17°6°39 mm
SkultunaVästmanland20 km NNE17°5°44 mm
TorshällaSödermanland21 km SE17°5°39 mm

The Almanac · Kolbäck Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 17°, with nights near 5°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Kolbäck by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-6°35 mm11 km/h6 h 47 min✦✦
February1°-6°28 mm11 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦
March5°-3°30 mm11 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April12°0°29 mm10 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May17°5°41 mm10 km/h17 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°10°69 mm10 km/h18 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
July23°12°80 mm9 km/h17 h 56 min✦✦✦
August22°11°70 mm9 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September17°7°52 mm9 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
October10°3°59 mm9 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦
November5°0°53 mm10 km/h7 h 27 min✦✦
December1°-4°45 mm10 km/h6 h 3 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kolbäck in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kolbäck in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 17°, with nights near 5°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Kolbäck?

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

How long are the days in Kolbäck in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 3 min in December to 18 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Kolbäck in May?

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

What should I pack for Kolbäck in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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