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Våmhus Weather in May

Våmhus in May

The short of it: Våmhus in May averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 3 °C (38 °F), with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 17 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 3° · rain 53 mm · daylight 17 h 23 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Våmhus an average May high of 16°, a low of 3° and some 53 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 3°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 6th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 17 h 23 min in mid-May, 169 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Våmhus runs about middling and drier than most in May. Orsa, 8 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Våmhus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 18 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 23 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OrsaDalarna8 km E15°4°56 mm
ÖstnorDalarna9 km S16°4°55 mm
SeljaDalarna11 km S16°4°55 mm
MoraDalarna13 km SSE16°4°56 mm
FärnäsDalarna15 km SE15°4°60 mm
NusnäsDalarna19 km SSE15°4°58 mm
SollerönDalarna23 km SSE15°4°56 mm
ÄlvdalenDalarna26 km WNW15°2°54 mm

The Almanac · Våmhus Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 3°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 6th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Våmhus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°39 mm8 km/h6 h 22 min✦✦
February-1°-10°28 mm8 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦
March4°-7°27 mm8 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April10°-1°35 mm8 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦
May16°3°53 mm9 km/h17 h 23 min✦✦✦
June20°8°75 mm9 km/h19 h 16 min✦✦✦
July22°11°78 mm8 km/h18 h 26 min✦✦✦
August20°9°88 mm6 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
September15°5°53 mm7 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
October8°1°60 mm7 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦
November3°-3°54 mm7 km/h7 h 7 min✦✦
December-2°-8°44 mm7 km/h5 h 32 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Våmhus in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Våmhus in May?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 3 °C (38 °F), with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 3°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 6th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Våmhus?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Våmhus in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 32 min in December to 19 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Våmhus in May?

Hardly — May nights average 3 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Våmhus in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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