May weather forecastMalmö, Sweden
May
Weather in May
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Malmö, Sweden
- Average high temperature in May: 17.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 7.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-1.6°C).
Average rainfall in May
Malmö, Sweden
- Average rainfall in May: 40.6mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (61.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (29.8mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Malmö, Sweden
- Average rainfall days in May: 12 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, November and December (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are April, May and June (12 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Malmö, Sweden
- Average sea temperature in May: 9.7°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (2.4°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Malmö, Sweden
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 54min).
Average UV index in May
Malmö, Sweden
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 0).
