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Sundsvall in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for long days and trail walking; Feb–Mar for snow and skiing). Across Sweden: Light evenings, blossom, few crowds; archipelago boats move to summer timetables at month's end.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
13°C (55°F) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
Sweden overall
Prices
Medium
Sweden overall

Verdict

GoodSweden month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for long days and trail walking; Feb–Mar for snow and skiing). 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
  • SundsvallHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °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 Sundsvall, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 13 °C (55 °F)

    Feb: -2 °C (28 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Feb: -10 °C (14 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 8

    Feb: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Feb: 0

May: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for long days and trail walking; Feb–Mar for snow and skiing). Across Sweden: Light evenings, blossom, few crowds; archipelago boats move to summer timetables at month's end.

February: Inside Sundsvall's best window: Jun–Aug for long days and trail walking; Feb–Mar for snow and skiing.

Sundsvall: 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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