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Österby Weather in May

Österby in May

The short of it: Österby in May averages a high of 14 °C (58 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 16 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 6° · rain 30 mm · daylight 16 h 36 min

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

Thirty years of records give Österby an average May high of 14°, a low of 6° and some 30 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 36 min in mid-May, 142 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 July.

Against its neighbours, Österby runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Slite, 2 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Österby, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 36 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SliteGotland2 km S14°6°30 mm
FårösundGotland22 km NE13°6°28 mm
VisbyGotland31 km WSW15°6°26 mm
RomaGotland31 km SW16°5°29 mm
VibbleGotland35 km WSW15°5°26 mm
ToftaGotland47 km WSW15°5°25 mm
KlintehamnGotland51 km SW15°5°27 mm
HemseGotland59 km SSW16°4°32 mm

The Almanac · Österby Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Österby by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-2°46 mm25 km/h7 h 13 min✦✦
February2°-2°36 mm23 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦✦
March4°-1°32 mm21 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April9°1°26 mm18 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
May14°6°30 mm17 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°42 mm18 km/h18 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°13°68 mm17 km/h17 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August21°13°57 mm18 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
September17°10°48 mm20 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October11°6°59 mm22 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
November6°3°59 mm23 km/h7 h 49 min✦✦
December3°0°54 mm24 km/h6 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Österby in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Österby in May?

Days average 14 °C (58 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Österby?

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

How long are the days in Österby in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 34 min in December to 18 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Österby in May?

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

What should I pack for Österby in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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