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Sundsvall in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Sundsvall in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Sundsvall in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +55°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 40 mm of precipitation. 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 Sundsvall

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sundsvall has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Sundsvall in May

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

Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +59°F.

Is Sundsvall warm or cold in May?

Sundsvall is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +39°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 Sundsvall:

Climate in Sundsvall in May

Sundsvall weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+45°F+55°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+9°F+19°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+82°F+88°F
Rainfall
20 mm40 mm58 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%68%68%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
777
Cloudy days
191916
Rainy days
257
Snowy days
200

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +55°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 20 mm to 40 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Sundsvall 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 Sundsvall is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Sundsvall 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 27 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light 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:
Sundsvall wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Sundsvall 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 Sundsvall?

This is the weather in Sundsvall in May 2023:
1 May
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+56°F
2 May
☀️
+54°F
3 May
☀️
+47°F
4 May
☀️
+49°F
5 May
☀️
+62°F
6 May
☀️
+58°F
7 May
☀️
+53°F
8 May
☀️
+50°F
9 May
☀️
+59°F
10 May
☀️
+63°F
11 May
☀️
+61°F
12 May
☀️
+57°F
13 May
☀️
+59°F
14 May
☁️
+58°F
15 May
☀️
+55°F
16 May
☀️
+53°F
17 May
☀️
+53°F
18 May
☀️
+68°F
19 May
☀️
+58°F
20 May
☀️
+60°F
21 May
☁️
+61°F
22 May
☀️
+60°F
23 May
☀️
+63°F
24 May
☀️
+62°F
25 May
☁️
+58°F
26 May
☁️
+58°F
27 May
🌧️
+56°F
28 May
🌧️
+55°F
29 May
☁️
+54°F
30 May
☀️
+61°F
31 May
🌧️
+59°F
In May 2023 Sundsvall had 22 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 15%. 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 Sundsvall climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+53°F) and the highest in 1992 (+64°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 14 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 93 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sundsvall in May:

Is May a good time to visit Sundsvall?

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

Can you sunbathe in Sundsvall in May?

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

Is Sundsvall rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Sundsvall in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sundsvall 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 Sundsvall

Source of the data

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