May weather forecast
Malmö, Sweden

May ensures a definitive break from the chilly vestiges as this month comes with a considerable rise in temperature as well as longer days. A drastic increase is seen in the sea temperatures, making it suitable for marine enthusiasts. However, the rainfall, although not at peak, remains significant. Notably so, the maximum temperature reaches a pleasant 17.2°C (63°F). Outdoor activities become more appealing as the month of May commences.

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from April's cool 12.6°C (54.7°F) to a comfortable 17.2°C (63°F). In the month of May, the average temperature dips to a chilly 7.5°C (45.5°F) during the night.

Rainfall

In Malmö, Sweden, in May, during 12 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170 rainfall days, and 602mm (23.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Malmö, Sweden, the average seawater temperature in May is 9.7°C (49.5°F).
Note: Beware of 9.7°C (49.5°F) waters at 13°C (55.4°F), they're uninviting, and a dip below 10°C (50°F) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Malmö, Sweden, is 16h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 20:46. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:32 and sunset at 21:38 CEST.

Sunshine

In Malmö, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In Malmö, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.