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Slite Weather in May

Slite in May

The short of it: Slite in May averages a high of 14 °C (57 °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 Slite an average May high of 14°, a low of 6° and some 30 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 14°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 36 min in mid-May, 141 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, Slite runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Österby, 2 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Slite, 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
8°
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
ÖsterbyGotland2 km N14°6°30 mm
FårösundGotland23 km NE13°6°28 mm
RomaGotland30 km SW16°5°29 mm
VisbyGotland31 km WSW15°6°26 mm
VibbleGotland34 km WSW15°5°26 mm
ToftaGotland46 km WSW15°5°25 mm
KlintehamnGotland50 km SW15°5°27 mm
HemseGotland58 km SSW16°4°32 mm

The Almanac · Slite 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 14°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Slite by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-2°46 mm25 km/h7 h 13 min✦✦
February2°-2°36 mm23 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦✦
March4°-1°32 mm22 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April9°2°26 mm18 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
May14°6°30 mm17 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June18°10°42 mm18 km/h18 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°13°66 mm17 km/h17 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August21°13°56 mm18 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
September16°10°48 mm21 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October11°6°59 mm22 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
November7°3°59 mm23 km/h7 h 49 min✦✦
December4°0°54 mm24 km/h6 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Slite in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Slite in May?

Days average 14 °C (57 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 14°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Slite?

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

How long are the days in Slite 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 Slite in May?

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

What should I pack for Slite in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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