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Vikingstad Weather in May

Vikingstad in May

The short of it: Vikingstad in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 16 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 39 mm · daylight 16 h 45 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vikingstad an average May high of 17°, a low of 6° and some 39 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 45 min in mid-May, 146 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Vikingstad runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Malmslätt, 6 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Vikingstad, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 45 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MalmslättÖstergötland6 km ENE17°6°39 mm
MantorpÖstergötland9 km WSW17°5°40 mm
LinköpingÖstergötland11 km ENE17°6°40 mm
EkängenÖstergötland15 km NE17°6°38 mm
TallbodaÖstergötland15 km ENE18°6°39 mm
LjungsbroÖstergötland15 km NNE17°6°40 mm
StureforsÖstergötland18 km ESE17°5°42 mm
MjölbyÖstergötland19 km WSW17°5°40 mm

The Almanac · Vikingstad 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 17°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Vikingstad by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°33 mm12 km/h7 h 4 min✦✦✦
February2°-4°27 mm12 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦✦
March5°-2°27 mm12 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
April11°1°29 mm10 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
May17°6°39 mm10 km/h16 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°10°64 mm10 km/h18 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July23°12°75 mm9 km/h17 h 37 min✦✦✦
August21°11°66 mm9 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
September16°8°51 mm10 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
October10°4°51 mm10 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦
November6°1°45 mm11 km/h7 h 42 min✦✦✦
December2°-2°44 mm11 km/h6 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vikingstad in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vikingstad in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Vikingstad?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Vikingstad in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 23 min in December to 18 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Vikingstad in May?

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

What should I pack for Vikingstad in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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