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Lulea in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Lulea in May 2024

Good Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Lulea in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +50°F during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 4 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 38 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Lulea

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lulea has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Lulea in May

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

Going from a maximum of +63°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +50°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 65% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +63°F.

Is Lulea warm or cold in May?

Lulea 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 +27°F to +37°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 Lulea:

Climate in Lulea in May

Lulea weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+39°F+50°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+5°F+19°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+63°F+81°F+84°F
Rainfall
9 mm38 mm60 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
74%68%68%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
898
Cloudy days
181816
Rainy days
146
Snowy days
300

May weather is still as good 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 38 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 8 to 9.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 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 Lulea is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Lulea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 13 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 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:
Lulea wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 74 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 Lulea 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 Lulea?

This is the weather in Lulea in May 2023:
1 May
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+40°F
2 May
☁️
+42°F
3 May
☀️
+38°F
4 May
☀️
+39°F
5 May
☀️
+43°F
6 May
☀️
+48°F
7 May
☀️
+49°F
8 May
☀️
+46°F
9 May
☀️
+47°F
10 May
☀️
+46°F
11 May
🌫️
+52°F
12 May
☀️
+48°F
13 May
☀️
+53°F
14 May
☀️
+47°F
15 May
☀️
+54°F
16 May
☁️
+46°F
17 May
☀️
+46°F
18 May
☀️
+51°F
19 May
☀️
+46°F
20 May
☀️
+47°F
21 May
☀️
+54°F
22 May
☀️
+58°F
23 May
☀️
+53°F
24 May
☀️
+54°F
25 May
☀️
+60°F
26 May
☀️
+54°F
27 May
🌧️
+53°F
28 May
☁️
+50°F
29 May
☀️
+61°F
30 May
☁️
+62°F
31 May
☀️
+63°F
In May 2023 Lulea had 25 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 3 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 Lulea climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+48°F) and the highest in 2018 (+63°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 153 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lulea in May:

Is May a good time to visit Lulea?

May is a really good time to go to Lulea. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lulea.

Can you sunbathe in Lulea in May?

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

Is Lulea rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Lulea in May?

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

Other cities in Sweden

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Monthly weather in Lulea

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lulea, 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.