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Ystad Weather in May

Ystad in May

The short of it: Ystad in May averages a high of 16 °C (62 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 16 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 7° · rain 39 mm · daylight 16 h 11 min

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

May in Ystad brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 7°, with about 39 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 11 min in mid-May, 127 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, Ystad runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Tomelilla, 15 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Ystad, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 11 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TomelillaSkåne15 km NE16°7°42 mm
SkurupSkåne21 km WNW16°7°41 mm
SjöboSkåne24 km NNW16°6°42 mm
VeberödSkåne31 km NW16°7°42 mm
GenarpSkåne33 km NW16°7°42 mm
SimrishamnSkåne36 km ENE16°7°39 mm
SvedalaSkåne38 km WNW16°7°42 mm
DalbySkåne40 km NW17°7°43 mm

The Almanac · Ystad Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Ystad by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-1°51 mm21 km/h7 h 40 min✦✦
February3°-1°44 mm21 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦✦
March6°0°40 mm19 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April11°3°32 mm18 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May16°7°39 mm17 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°11°56 mm17 km/h17 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°65 mm15 km/h16 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
August22°13°65 mm17 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
September17°10°67 mm18 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October12°7°72 mm18 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦
November7°3°62 mm19 km/h8 h 12 min✦✦
December4°0°63 mm19 km/h7 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ystad in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ystad in May?

Days average 16 °C (62 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ystad?

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

How long are the days in Ystad in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 11 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 6 min in December to 17 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Ystad in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ystad in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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