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Råtorp Weather in May

Råtorp in May

The short of it: Råtorp in May averages a high of 16 °C (62 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 16 h 58 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 16° · low 6° · rain 52 mm · daylight 16 h 58 min

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

May in Råtorp brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 6°, with about 52 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 16°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 58 min in mid-May, 154 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, Råtorp runs about middling and about as wet in May. Karlstad, 3 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Råtorp, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 16 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 58 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KarlstadVärmland3 km SSE17°6°52 mm
SkåreVärmland5 km NW17°6°54 mm
AlsterVärmland7 km E16°6°51 mm
SkoghallVärmland9 km S16°6°50 mm
VallargärdetVärmland10 km NNE16°5°55 mm
SkattkärrVärmland10 km E16°6°52 mm
ForshagaVärmland14 km N16°5°57 mm
KilVärmland15 km NW16°5°56 mm

The Almanac · Råtorp 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 16°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Råtorp by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°44 mm12 km/h6 h 49 min✦✦
February1°-5°38 mm12 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦
March5°-3°35 mm12 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April11°1°36 mm11 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
May16°6°52 mm11 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°66 mm11 km/h18 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
July22°12°72 mm10 km/h17 h 54 min✦✦✦
August21°11°84 mm10 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
September16°8°59 mm10 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
October10°3°72 mm11 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
November5°0°66 mm12 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦
December2°-4°58 mm11 km/h6 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Råtorp in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Råtorp in May?

Days average 16 °C (62 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 16°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Råtorp?

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

How long are the days in Råtorp in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 6 min in December to 18 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Råtorp in May?

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

What should I pack for Råtorp in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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