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Gallivare in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Gallivare in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Gallivare, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Gallivare in May 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Gallivare in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +50°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 44 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

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+12°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
44 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gallivare has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Gallivare in May

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

Going from a maximum of +70°F during the day to a minimum of +19°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +54°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +52°F.

Is Gallivare warm or cold in May?

Gallivare is typically chill in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +39°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°F to +34°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 Gallivare:

Climate in Gallivare in May

Gallivare weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+39°F+50°F+61°F
Min. temperature
-6°F+12°F+21°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+81°F+86°F
Rainfall
9 mm44 mm79 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
69%64%63%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1012 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
543
Cloudy days
1198
Rainy days
31218
Snowy days
1150

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +39°F to +50°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 9 mm to 44 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 64%. 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.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Gallivare is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Gallivare based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 50 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Gallivare wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 112 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 Gallivare based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in May, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

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

How was the weather last May in Gallivare?

This is the weather in Gallivare in May 2023:
1 May
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+43°F
2 May
☀️
+42°F
3 May
☁️
+31°F
4 May
☀️
+34°F
5 May
☀️
+40°F
6 May
☀️
+46°F
7 May
☁️
+47°F
8 May
☀️
+53°F
9 May
☁️
+63°F
10 May
☁️
+58°F
11 May
☀️
+62°F
12 May
☀️
+57°F
13 May
☀️
+60°F
14 May
☀️
+66°F
15 May
☀️
+68°F
16 May
🌧️
+62°F
17 May
🌧️
+48°F
18 May
☁️
+48°F
19 May
☀️
+59°F
20 May
☁️
+61°F
21 May
☀️
+69°F
22 May
☀️
+70°F
23 May
☀️
+68°F
24 May
☁️
+51°F
25 May
☀️
+49°F
26 May
☀️
+46°F
27 May
🌧️
+51°F
28 May
☀️
+53°F
29 May
☀️
+50°F
30 May
☀️
+47°F
31 May
☀️
+52°F
In May 2023 Gallivare had 21 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+35°F) and the highest in 2014 (+42°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 204 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 803 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gallivare in May:

Is May a good time to visit Gallivare?

It’s always a good time to visit Gallivare, 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 Gallivare in May?

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

Is Gallivare rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Gallivare in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gallivare 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 Gallivare

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gallivare, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.