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Östhammar Weather in May

Östhammar in May

The short of it: Östhammar in May averages a high of 15 °C (58 °F) and a low of 4 °C (40 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 17 h 10 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 4° · rain 42 mm · daylight 17 h 10 min

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

Thirty years of records give Östhammar an average May high of 15°, a low of 4° and some 42 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 15°, with nights near 4°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 17 h 10 min in mid-May, 161 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, Östhammar runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Alunda, 2 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Östhammar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 10 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AlundaUppsala2 km ENE15°4°42 mm
AnnebergUppsala3 km SE14°4°42 mm
MariebergUppsala8 km ESE14°4°41 mm
ÖregrundUppsala9 km NNE14°4°40 mm
GimoUppsala14 km SW15°4°39 mm
ArnöStockholm21 km SE14°4°42 mm
HallstavikStockholm26 km SSE15°4°42 mm
AlundaUppsala27 km SW15°4°42 mm

The Almanac · Östhammar 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 15°, with nights near 4°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Östhammar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°42 mm18 km/h6 h 36 min✦✦✦
February1°-5°32 mm18 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
March4°-3°32 mm17 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
April9°0°33 mm15 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
May15°4°42 mm15 km/h17 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
June19°9°64 mm15 km/h18 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
July22°12°72 mm14 km/h18 h 9 min✦✦✦
August21°11°74 mm14 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
September16°8°51 mm15 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
October10°4°60 mm17 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦
November5°0°59 mm17 km/h7 h 18 min✦✦
December2°-3°53 mm18 km/h5 h 50 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Östhammar in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Östhammar in May?

Days average 15 °C (58 °F) and nights 4 °C (40 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 15°, with nights near 4°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Östhammar?

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

How long are the days in Östhammar in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 10 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 50 min in December to 18 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Östhammar in May?

Hardly — May nights average 4 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Östhammar in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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