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Umea in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Umea in May 2025

Good Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Umea in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +52°F and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 12 rainy days and 38 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 Umea

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Umea has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Umea in May

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

Going from a maximum of +64°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +54°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +57°F.

Is Umea warm or cold in May?

Umea 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 +28°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 Umea:

Climate in Umea in May

Umea weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+41°F+52°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+3°F+19°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+66°F+81°F+82°F
Rainfall
13 mm38 mm50 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%68%69%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
898
Cloudy days
1098
Rainy days
41214
Snowy days
710

May weather is still as good 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 13 mm to 38 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 68%. Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 8 to 9.

Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Umea 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 Umea is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Umea 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 20 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:
Umea wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 82 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.

How was the weather last May in Umea?

This is the weather in Umea in May 2023:
1 May
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+44°F
2 May
☀️
+45°F
3 May
☀️
+38°F
4 May
☀️
+38°F
5 May
☀️
+44°F
6 May
☀️
+44°F
7 May
☀️
+49°F
8 May
☀️
+56°F
9 May
☀️
+53°F
10 May
☀️
+52°F
11 May
☀️
+53°F
12 May
☀️
+60°F
13 May
☀️
+63°F
14 May
☀️
+64°F
15 May
☀️
+56°F
16 May
☀️
+61°F
17 May
☁️
+48°F
18 May
☀️
+55°F
19 May
☀️
+57°F
20 May
☀️
+60°F
21 May
☀️
+59°F
22 May
☀️
+63°F
23 May
☀️
+62°F
24 May
☀️
+58°F
25 May
☀️
+55°F
26 May
☀️
+54°F
27 May
☀️
+52°F
28 May
🌧️
+56°F
29 May
☀️
+54°F
30 May
☀️
+58°F
31 May
☀️
+58°F
In May 2023 Umea had 29 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+39°F) and the highest in 2020 (+49°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 256 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 650 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Umea in May:

Is May a good time to visit Umea?

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

Can you sunbathe in Umea in May?

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

Is Umea rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Umea in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Umea 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 Umea

Source of the data

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