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Lycksele in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Lycksele in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Lycksele in May 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Lycksele in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +13°C and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 48 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Lycksele

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lycksele has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Lycksele in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lycksele for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +13°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +19°C during the day and a minimum of -3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +16°C.

Is Lycksele warm or cold in May?

Lycksele is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -4°C to +2°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Lycksele:

Climate in Lycksele in May

Lycksele weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+6°C+13°C+18°C
Min. temperature
-23°C-8°C-4°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+28°C+31°C
Rainfall
14 mm48 mm77 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
70%64%64%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
654
Cloudy days
201917
Rainy days
169
Snowy days
310

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +13°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 14 mm to 48 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 5 in May.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Lycksele in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 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 Lycksele is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Lycksele based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lycksele wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 105 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 Lycksele based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in May, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last May in Lycksele?

This is the weather in Lycksele in May 2023:
1 May
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+8°C
2 May
☀️
+6°C
3 May
☁️
+5°C
4 May
☀️
+7°C
5 May
☀️
+11°C
6 May
☀️
+16°C
7 May
☀️
+9°C
8 May
☀️
+7°C
9 May
☀️
+10°C
10 May
☀️
+17°C
11 May
🌧️
+14°C
12 May
☁️
+13°C
13 May
☁️
+13°C
14 May
🌧️
+11°C
15 May
☀️
+10°C
16 May
☁️
+8°C
17 May
☀️
+12°C
18 May
☀️
+16°C
19 May
☁️
+12°C
20 May
☁️
+16°C
21 May
☁️
+18°C
22 May
☁️
+18°C
23 May
☁️
+19°C
24 May
☁️
+19°C
25 May
☁️
+17°C
26 May
🌧️
+15°C
27 May
🌧️
+15°C
28 May
☁️
+12°C
29 May
☁️
+16°C
30 May
☁️
+14°C
31 May
🌧️
+16°C
In May 2023 Lycksele had 11 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 61%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Lycksele climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Lycksele in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+10°C) and the highest in 2018 (+19°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 8 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 127 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lycksele in May:

Is May a good time to visit Lycksele?

It’s always a good time to visit Lycksele, 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 Lycksele in May?

May has mild temperatures in Lycksele. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Lycksele rainy in May?

Lycksele is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Lycksele in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lycksele in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Lycksele

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lycksele, 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.