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Ostersund in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ostersund in May 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
Ostersund in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +11°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 292 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 Ostersund

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
292 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ostersund has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Ostersund in May

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

The temperature in May is +12°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +20°C during the day and a minimum of -5°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +9°C.

Is Ostersund warm or cold in May?

Ostersund is typically cool in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to +3°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 Ostersund:

Climate in Ostersund in May

Ostersund weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+6°C+11°C+16°C
Min. temperature
-14°C-8°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+26°C+29°C
Rainfall
204 mm292 mm270 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
70%67%69%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
343
Cloudy days
12109
Rainy days
61418
Snowy days
930

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 +11°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 204 mm to 292 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 3 to 4.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Ostersund is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Ostersund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 35%, leading to total precipitation of around 272 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 84 mm, which is considered heavy 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.
May is one of the rainiest months in Ostersund, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Ostersund wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 384 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Ostersund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in May is 0%, for a monthly total of around 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 Ostersund?

This is the weather in Ostersund in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+4°C
2 May
☀️
+6°C
3 May
☀️
+3°C
4 May
☀️
+4°C
5 May
☀️
+7°C
6 May
☁️
+8°C
7 May
☁️
+12°C
8 May
☀️
+13°C
9 May
☁️
+14°C
10 May
☀️
+16°C
11 May
☀️
+15°C
12 May
☁️
+11°C
13 May
☀️
+17°C
14 May
☀️
+17°C
15 May
☀️
+16°C
16 May
🌧️
+12°C
17 May
☁️
+7°C
18 May
☁️
+11°C
19 May
☁️
+17°C
20 May
☁️
+17°C
21 May
☀️
+20°C
22 May
☀️
+20°C
23 May
☁️
+13°C
24 May
🌧️
+12°C
25 May
☁️
+8°C
26 May
🌧️
+7°C
27 May
🌧️
+15°C
28 May
🌧️
+10°C
29 May
☀️
+10°C
30 May
☁️
+13°C
31 May
☁️
+9°C
In May 2023 Ostersund had 14 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 31 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+4°C) and the highest in 2020 (+8°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 275 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 34013 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ostersund in May:

Is May a good time to visit Ostersund?

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

Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Ostersund rainy in May?

Ostersund is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Ostersund in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ostersund 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 Ostersund

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ostersund, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.