Kiruna in May
5.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 8°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
10Rainy days (55 mm)
19:34 hDaylight
02:49Sunrise · 22:22 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 8°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about 0°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.2 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°C | -15°C | 31 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| February | -8°C | -15°C | 26 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | -3°C | -12°C | 24 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
| April | 2°C | -6°C | 28 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.5 |
| May | 8°C | 0°C | 55 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.3 |
| June | 14°C | 6°C | 80 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 17°C | 9°C | 111 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 15°C | 7°C | 80 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 10°C | 3°C | 64 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.6 |
| October | 2°C | -3°C | 48 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.3 |
| November | -4°C | -10°C | 38 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| December | -6°C | -13°C | 36 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kiruna in May?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Kiruna?
The best months are June, July, August, September.