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Vansbro Weather in May

Vansbro in May

The short of it: Vansbro in May averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 3 °C (37 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 17 h 14 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 61 mm · daylight 17 h 14 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vansbro an average May high of 16°, a low of 3° and some 61 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 16°, with nights near 3°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 17 h 14 min in mid-May, 163 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Vansbro runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Järna, 8 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Vansbro, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 25 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 14 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JärnaDalarna8 km ENE16°3°56 mm
BjörboDalarna27 km ESE15°4°56 mm
FlodaDalarna31 km E16°4°55 mm
MalungDalarna34 km NW15°2°65 mm
MockfjärdDalarna41 km E16°4°56 mm
FredriksbergDalarna43 km SSE15°3°68 mm
MalungsforsDalarna44 km NW15°2°68 mm
SiljansnäsDalarna46 km NE15°4°56 mm

The Almanac · Vansbro 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 6° from April to about 16°, with nights near 3°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Vansbro by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°42 mm8 km/h6 h 32 min✦✦
February-1°-10°33 mm7 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
March4°-7°32 mm9 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦
April10°-1°36 mm8 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
May16°3°61 mm9 km/h17 h 14 min✦✦✦
June19°7°83 mm9 km/h19 h 0 min✦✦✦
July22°10°90 mm8 km/h18 h 14 min✦✦✦
August20°9°97 mm7 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
September15°5°51 mm7 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
October8°0°67 mm7 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
November3°-3°56 mm7 km/h7 h 15 min✦✦
December-1°-8°51 mm7 km/h5 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vansbro in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vansbro in May?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 3 °C (37 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 16°, with nights near 3°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Vansbro?

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

How long are the days in Vansbro in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 14 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 45 min in December to 19 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Vansbro in May?

Hardly — May nights average 3 °C (37 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vansbro in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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