When to go · Abisko and Björkliden

Abisko and Björkliden in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, deep cold); Apr–May (wet snow, thin ice).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; Sweden overall
Prices: Medium; Sweden overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Abisko and Björkliden

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, deep cold); Apr–May (wet snow, thin ice).

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Abisko and BjörklidenHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 8 days

Sweden overall: Light evenings, blossom, few crowds; archipelago boats move to summer timetables at month's end.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Abisko and Björkliden, side by side.

First month

Second month

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, deep cold); Apr–May (wet snow, thin ice).

February: Inside Abisko and Björkliden's best window: Feb–Mar (auroras, ski), Jun–Sep (midnight sun, hiking).

Abisko and Björkliden: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.