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Tierp Weather in May

Tierp in May

The short of it: Tierp in May averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 4 °C (40 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 17 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 4° · rain 46 mm · daylight 17 h 11 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & September

May in Tierp brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 4°, with about 46 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 15°, with nights near 4°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 17 h 11 min in mid-May, 162 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Tierp runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Söderfors, 16 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Tierp, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 11 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SöderforsUppsala16 km WNW15°5°45 mm
ÖrbyhusUppsala17 km SE15°4°46 mm
KarlholmsbrukUppsala21 km NNE15°4°44 mm
ÖstervålaUppsala26 km SW16°4°44 mm
ÄlvkarlebyUppsala26 km N14°4°45 mm
ÖsterbybrukUppsala26 km SE15°4°45 mm
HedesundaGävleborg29 km WNW16°4°43 mm
SkutskärUppsala32 km N14°4°46 mm

The Almanac · Tierp Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 15°, with nights near 4°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Tierp by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°39 mm13 km/h6 h 35 min✦✦
February1°-6°37 mm13 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦
March4°-4°32 mm12 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
April10°0°31 mm12 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
May15°4°46 mm12 km/h17 h 11 min✦✦✦
June19°9°64 mm11 km/h18 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
July22°12°71 mm10 km/h18 h 11 min✦✦✦
August21°11°79 mm10 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦
September16°7°50 mm10 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
October9°3°57 mm11 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
November5°0°57 mm12 km/h7 h 17 min✦✦
December1°-3°51 mm12 km/h5 h 48 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tierp in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tierp in May?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 4 °C (40 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 15°, with nights near 4°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Tierp?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Tierp in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 11 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 48 min in December to 18 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Tierp in May?

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

What should I pack for Tierp in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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