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Markaryd Weather in May

Markaryd in May

The short of it: Markaryd in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 16 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 5° · rain 56 mm · daylight 16 h 22 min

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

May in Markaryd brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 5°, with about 56 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 5°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 22 min in mid-May, 133 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, Markaryd runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Osby, 26 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Markaryd, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 22 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OsbySkåne26 km ESE17°5°51 mm
ÖrkelljungaSkåne28 km SW17°6°59 mm
TyringeSkåne33 km S16°6°49 mm
LaholmHalland34 km W17°6°54 mm
ÄlmhultKronoberg35 km ENE17°5°50 mm
HässleholmSkåne35 km SSE17°6°48 mm
PerstorpSkåne38 km SSW16°6°54 mm
VinslövSkåne45 km SSE17°6°46 mm

The Almanac · Markaryd Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 5°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Markaryd by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°82 mm10 km/h7 h 28 min✦
February2°-3°69 mm11 km/h9 h 26 min✦✦
March6°-2°62 mm10 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
April12°1°50 mm10 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
May17°5°56 mm10 km/h16 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
June20°9°85 mm10 km/h17 h 42 min✦✦✦
July22°11°101 mm8 km/h17 h 8 min✦✦✦
August21°11°92 mm9 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦
September16°8°84 mm9 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦
October11°4°102 mm9 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦
November6°1°81 mm8 km/h8 h 2 min✦
December3°-2°95 mm8 km/h6 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markaryd in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markaryd in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 5°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Markaryd?

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

How long are the days in Markaryd in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 52 min in December to 17 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Markaryd in May?

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

What should I pack for Markaryd in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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