If you plan to visit Kiruna in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 3 rainy days in the month and around 30 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-14°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kiruna has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Kiruna in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kiruna for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of -10°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +8°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 54% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +1°C to +15°C.
Is Kiruna warm or cold in May?
Kiruna is typically cool in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +1°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -7°C to -1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Kiruna:
Climate in Kiruna in May
Kiruna weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+1°C
+7°C
+13°C
Min. temperature
-21°C
-14°C
-3°C
Max. temperature
+16°C
+25°C
+26°C
Rainfall
2 mm
30 mm
72 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
68%
65%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1011 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
3
Cloudy days
22
20
19
Rainy days
0
3
8
Snowy days
3
3
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +1°C to +7°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 2 mm to 30 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Kiruna in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Kiruna is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Kiruna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 32 mm, with a 29% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kiruna wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 106 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during May in Kiruna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in May is 3%, for a monthly total of around 9 mm.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last May in Kiruna?
This is the weather in Kiruna in May 2023:
1 May
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+1°C
2 May
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0°C
3 May
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-2°C
4 May
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0°C
5 May
☁️
+4°C
6 May
☁️
+6°C
7 May
☁️
+4°C
8 May
☀️
+2°C
9 May
☀️
+3°C
10 May
🌧️
+5°C
11 May
🌧️
+5°C
12 May
☀️
+8°C
13 May
☁️
+8°C
14 May
☁️
+8°C
15 May
☀️
+7°C
16 May
☁️
+2°C
17 May
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+2°C
18 May
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+5°C
19 May
☁️
+8°C
20 May
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+12°C
21 May
☁️
+13°C
22 May
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+14°C
23 May
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+13°C
24 May
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+16°C
25 May
☁️
+16°C
26 May
☁️
+16°C
27 May
🌧️
+7°C
28 May
🌧️
+8°C
29 May
☁️
+11°C
30 May
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+16°C
31 May
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+15°C
In May 2023 Kiruna had 9 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kiruna climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kiruna in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2017 (+5°C) and the highest in 2018 (+12°C). The driest year was 2020 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 88 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kiruna in May:
Is May a good time to visit Kiruna?
It’s always a good time to visit Kiruna, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kiruna in May?
Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Kiruna rainy in May?
Kiruna is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Kiruna in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kiruna in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kiruna, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.