May weather forecastVarberg, Sweden

May

Weather in May

May welcomes a pleasant transition in weather with warmer temperatures, increased sunshine days, and less snowfall, painting vibrant spring hues in Varberg. The conditions become more comfortable compared to previous months with an intake of warm, southern winds. Rainfall is recorded at 35mm (1.38") and there is no snowfall. The city starts buzzing with activity as people make the most of the extended daylight of 16.6 hours. An abundance of sunshine reaching up to 9.5 hours a day revitalizes the life in the port city.

Temperature

May's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F) in April to a refreshing 13.8°C (56.8°F). Varberg's May nights witness minimal differential from the daytime temperatures, with averages of 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, May is the least humid month in Varberg.

Rainfall

In Varberg, in May, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. In Varberg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.3 days and collects up to 584mm (22.99") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Varberg, snow does not fall in May through October.

Sea temperature

In Varberg, in May, the average water temperature is 11.3°C (52.3°F).
Note: Entering waters of 11.3°C (52.3°F) is life-endangering. A mere moment in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels piercing cold, and below 10°C (50°F) it can lead to immediate cold shock and cessation of breathing control, depending on body resilience.

Daylight

In Varberg, Sweden, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 20:55. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:25 and sunset at 21:52 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Varberg is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Varberg, is 13.8°C (56.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 8.8°C (47.8°F).

May is the least humid month in Varberg, Sweden, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

In May, the average relative humidity in Varberg is 74%.

In Varberg, in May, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation.

In Varberg, Sweden, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Varberg, Sweden, the average seawater temperature in May is 11.3°C (52.3°F). Swimming in 11.3°C (52.3°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

In May, the average day length in Varberg, Sweden, is 16h and 34min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 20:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:25 and sunset at 21:52 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Varberg, Sweden, is 9.5h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Varberg is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
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Average temperature in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (19.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (1.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in May: 16.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and June (16.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in May: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (81mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (50mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average sea temperature in May: 11.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (2.2°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Varberg, Sweden

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (9km).