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Ljusdal Weather in May

Ljusdal in May

The short of it: Ljusdal in May averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 3 °C (38 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 17 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 3° · rain 44 mm · daylight 17 h 35 min

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

May in Ljusdal brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 3°, with about 44 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 3°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 6th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 17 h 35 min in mid-May, 176 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; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Ljusdal runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Tallåsen, 6 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Ljusdal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 35 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TallåsenGävleborg6 km NW15°3°44 mm
JärvsöGävleborg13 km SSE15°3°44 mm
FärilaGävleborg13 km WSW15°3°48 mm
DelsboGävleborg25 km E15°3°45 mm
FriggesundGävleborg25 km ENE15°3°45 mm
NäsvikenGävleborg41 km E14°4°44 mm
ArbråGävleborg43 km SSE15°3°44 mm
SörforsaGävleborg48 km ESE14°4°43 mm

The Almanac · Ljusdal Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 3°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 6th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Ljusdal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°32 mm9 km/h6 h 9 min✦✦
February-1°-10°22 mm9 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦
March4°-6°23 mm10 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦
April9°-1°29 mm10 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
May15°3°44 mm10 km/h17 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June19°8°65 mm10 km/h19 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
July22°11°84 mm8 km/h18 h 42 min✦✦✦
August20°9°71 mm7 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
September15°6°48 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
October8°1°53 mm8 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
November2°-3°43 mm8 km/h6 h 56 min✦✦✦
December-1°-8°38 mm9 km/h5 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ljusdal in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ljusdal in May?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 3 °C (38 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 3°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 6th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Ljusdal?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Ljusdal in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 16 min in December to 19 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Ljusdal in May?

Hardly — May nights average 3 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ljusdal in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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