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Järvsö in May

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

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
15°C (59°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Medium
Sweden overall
Prices
Medium
Sweden overall

Verdict

GoodSweden month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for ski, Jun–Aug for zoo and hiking). 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
  • JärvsöHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 10 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 Järvsö, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Jan: -3 °C (27 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Jan: -11 °C (12 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 10

    Jan: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

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

January: Inside Järvsö's best window: Dec–Feb for ski, Jun–Aug for zoo and hiking.

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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