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Riksgränsen in May

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

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
9°C (48°F) / 0°C (32°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
Sweden overall
Prices
Medium
Sweden overall

Verdict

GoodSweden month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep). 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
  • RiksgränsenHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 8 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 Riksgränsen, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 9 °C (48 °F)

    Feb: -10 °C (14 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 0 °C (32 °F)

    Feb: -18 °C (0 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 8

    Feb: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Feb: 0

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

February: Inside Riksgränsen's best window: Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep.

Riksgränsen: 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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