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Lycksele in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Lycksele in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Lycksele in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +55°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 47 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Lycksele

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lycksele has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Lycksele in May

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

Going from a maximum of +73°F during the day to a minimum of +25°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +54°F.

Is Lycksele warm or cold in May?

Lycksele is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°F to +36°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

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

Climate in Lycksele in May

Lycksele weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+43°F+55°F+64°F
Min. temperature
-9°F+18°F+25°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+82°F+88°F
Rainfall
13 mm47 mm75 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
71%64%65%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
543
Cloudy days
1199
Rainy days
51518
Snowy days
1030

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +43°F to +55°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 13 mm to 47 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% 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.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 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 Lycksele 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 Lycksele based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 32 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 11 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:
Lycksele wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Lycksele 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 Lycksele?

This is the weather in Lycksele in May 2023:
1 May
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+47°F
2 May
☀️
+49°F
3 May
☀️
+38°F
4 May
☀️
+39°F
5 May
☀️
+46°F
6 May
☁️
+53°F
7 May
☁️
+55°F
8 May
☀️
+62°F
9 May
☁️
+63°F
10 May
☁️
+67°F
11 May
☀️
+68°F
12 May
☀️
+63°F
13 May
☀️
+65°F
14 May
☀️
+72°F
15 May
☀️
+67°F
16 May
🌧️
+66°F
17 May
🌧️
+49°F
18 May
☁️
+55°F
19 May
☁️
+65°F
20 May
☀️
+67°F
21 May
☀️
+73°F
22 May
☀️
+72°F
23 May
🌧️
+68°F
24 May
🌧️
+55°F
25 May
☀️
+50°F
26 May
☁️
+49°F
27 May
☁️
+54°F
28 May
☀️
+54°F
29 May
☀️
+48°F
30 May
☁️
+54°F
31 May
☁️
+54°F
In May 2023 Lycksele had 17 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 59%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. 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 Lycksele climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+38°F) and the highest in 2020 (+47°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 299 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 704 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lycksele in May:

Is May a good time to visit Lycksele?

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

May has mild temperatures in Lycksele. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Lycksele rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Lycksele in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lycksele 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 Lycksele

Source of the data

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