Stockholm · SpringMonth summary
Stockholm weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
14.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Stockholm in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Stockholm in May: 16°C and 14.1h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Stockholm in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Spring marks the start of the good season in Stockholm. Temperatures rise (16°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -3°C | 1°C | 33% | 1.5 | 0.8h | 2.0/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -3°C | 2°C | 30% | 1.2 | 3.7h | 3.4/10 |
| 🌫️ March | -2°C | 5°C | 26% | 1.2 | 7.8h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 1°C | 10°C | 25% | 1.0 | 10.6h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 6°C | 16°C | 28% | 1.5 | 14.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 11°C | 21°C | 33% | 2.0 | 15.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 13°C | 22°C | 38% | 2.1 | 14.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 13°C | 21°C | 40% | 2.5 | 12.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ September | 10°C | 17°C | 27% | 1.6 | 9.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 6°C | 11°C | 35% | 2.1 | 5.4h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 1°C | 6°C | 33% | 1.6 | 1.3h | 2.4/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -1°C | 2°C | 38% | 1.5 | 0.0h | 1.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Stockholm averages 16°C, 28% rainy days and 14.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Stockholm in May
Is May a good time to visit Stockholm?
May is an acceptable time for Stockholm (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (8.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Stockholm in May?
With 16°C max and 14.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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