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Arvidsjaur in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Arvidsjaur in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Arvidsjaur in May 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Arvidsjaur in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +52°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 5 rainy days in the month and around 45 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
45 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arvidsjaur has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Arvidsjaur in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Arvidsjaur for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +54°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +66°F during the day and a minimum of +23°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +63°F.

Is Arvidsjaur warm or cold in May?

Arvidsjaur is typically chill in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°F to +36°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Arvidsjaur:

Climate in Arvidsjaur in May

Arvidsjaur weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+41°F+52°F+63°F
Min. temperature
-6°F+14°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+81°F+86°F
Rainfall
11 mm45 mm81 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
71%66%64%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
543
Cloudy days
212118
Rainy days
159
Snowy days
310

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +41°F to +52°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 11 mm to 45 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in April to 4 in May.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Arvidsjaur in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Arvidsjaur is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Arvidsjaur based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 49 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Arvidsjaur wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 111 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Arvidsjaur based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in May is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last May in Arvidsjaur?

This is the weather in Arvidsjaur in May 2023:
1 May
☁️
+43°F
2 May
🌧️
+39°F
3 May
☀️
+37°F
4 May
☀️
+39°F
5 May
☁️
+48°F
6 May
☀️
+54°F
7 May
☁️
+45°F
8 May
☁️
+42°F
9 May
☁️
+45°F
10 May
☁️
+59°F
11 May
☁️
+54°F
12 May
☁️
+55°F
13 May
☀️
+54°F
14 May
🌧️
+49°F
15 May
☀️
+51°F
16 May
☀️
+43°F
17 May
☀️
+49°F
18 May
☀️
+56°F
19 May
☁️
+52°F
20 May
☀️
+61°F
21 May
☁️
+65°F
22 May
☁️
+63°F
23 May
☀️
+66°F
24 May
☀️
+67°F
25 May
☁️
+66°F
26 May
🌧️
+54°F
27 May
🌧️
+57°F
28 May
☁️
+50°F
29 May
☁️
+61°F
30 May
☁️
+55°F
31 May
🌧️
+63°F
In May 2023 Arvidsjaur had 11 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Arvidsjaur climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Arvidsjaur in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2020 (+47°F) and the highest in 1984 (+63°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 112 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arvidsjaur in May:

Is May a good time to visit Arvidsjaur?

It’s always a good time to visit Arvidsjaur, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Arvidsjaur in May?

Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Arvidsjaur rainy in May?

Arvidsjaur is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Arvidsjaur in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Arvidsjaur in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Arvidsjaur

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Arvidsjaur, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.