Östersund in May
5.9out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 12°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
12°CAvg high
3°CAvg low
11Rainy days (54 mm)
17:38 hDaylight
04:09Sunrise · 21:47 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 12°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.9 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 | -3°C | -9°C | 39 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | -3°C | -9°C | 27 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| March | 1°C | -6°C | 31 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.1 |
| April | 6°C | -2°C | 35 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.2 |
| May | 12°C | 3°C | 54 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.9 |
| June | 16°C | 7°C | 77 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.4 |
| July | 19°C | 10°C | 96 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.7 |
| August | 17°C | 9°C | 81 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.7 |
| September | 12°C | 6°C | 60 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 6°C | 1°C | 59 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.9 |
| November | 0°C | -4°C | 45 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.9 |
| December | -2°C | -7°C | 40 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Östersund in May?
Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 3°C.
When is the best time to visit Östersund?
The best months are July, August, June.