The month in detail
What to expect in May
Off-season for skiing Åre — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.
May ranks 3 out of 12 months in Åre. Compared to April: +6°C daytime, +1.3h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
2°
Daylight
17.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 29
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Åre is June (4.4/10), 0.2 pt higher than May.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
Stay
Hotels & rentals · Åre
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Activities
Tours, tickets, experiences
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Flights
Multi-airline comparator
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🎟️ Activities & tours · Åre
GetYourGuide selection · free cancellation
Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.
Country · Sweden
🗣️LanguageSwedish
💶CurrencySwedish Krona (kr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 17°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -3°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 46%
🏔️ Mountain stay
⛰️Village altitude380 m
🎿Ski area380 → 1420 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in May
If May doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Åre ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SwedenAlpine mountain climate climate with a 4.4 → 0.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
63.40°N · 13.08°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Åre?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: April (ski score 8.4/10). For hiking/summer: April (8.4/10, 4.0°C).
Can you ski in Åre in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 7.0/10. Cold temperatures (-3°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Åre in summer?
In April, temperatures average 4.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Åre?
October is the wettest month with October has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Åre in May?
The average UV index reaches 4 in May in Åre (moderate), with about 17.7h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.