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Örkelljunga Weather in May

Örkelljunga in May

The short of it: Örkelljunga in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 16 h 20 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 6° · rain 59 mm · daylight 16 h 20 min

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

Thirty years of records give Örkelljunga an average May high of 17°, a low of 6° and some 59 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 20 min in mid-May, 132 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, Örkelljunga runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Ängelholm, 26 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Örkelljunga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 20 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ÄngelholmSkåne26 km W17°7°48 mm
BjuvSkåne31 km SW17°7°51 mm
HässleholmSkåne33 km ESE17°6°48 mm
HöörSkåne42 km SSE16°6°48 mm
HelsingborgSkåne45 km SW16°8°42 mm
HöganäsSkåne45 km WSW17°8°47 mm
EslövSkåne49 km S17°7°46 mm
HelsingørCapital Region49 km WSW16°8°43 mm

The Almanac · Örkelljunga 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 6°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Örkelljunga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-2°85 mm11 km/h7 h 30 min✦
February3°-2°72 mm12 km/h9 h 27 min✦
March6°-1°63 mm11 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
April12°2°51 mm10 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
May17°6°59 mm11 km/h16 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June19°9°88 mm11 km/h17 h 39 min✦✦✦
July22°12°98 mm9 km/h17 h 6 min✦✦✦
August21°12°98 mm9 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
September17°9°88 mm9 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦
October11°5°102 mm10 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦
November7°2°84 mm9 km/h8 h 4 min✦
December4°-1°100 mm9 km/h6 h 55 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Örkelljunga in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Örkelljunga in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Örkelljunga?

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

How long are the days in Örkelljunga in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 55 min in December to 17 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Örkelljunga in May?

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

What should I pack for Örkelljunga in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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