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Älvsbyn in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Sweden: Light evenings, blossom, few crowds; archipelago boats move to summer timetables at month's end.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
12°C (54°F) / 2°C (36°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Medium
Sweden overall
Prices
Medium
Sweden overall

Verdict

GoodSweden month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Sweden: Light evenings, blossom, few crowds; archipelago boats move to summer timetables at month's end.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • ÄlvsbynHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sweden overall
Medium
Prices · Sweden overall
Medium

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

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Jun: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 2 °C (36 °F)

    Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 7 (better)

    Jun: 8

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jun: 1

May: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Sweden: Light evenings, blossom, few crowds; archipelago boats move to summer timetables at month's end.

June: Inside Älvsbyn's best window: Jun–Aug.

Älvsbyn: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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