SeasonMapÅre weather in May
Sweden
May in Åre: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Åre · #1319 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Åre in May
Other months in Åre
Åre's forum rates March-April as the best stretch of the Swedish ski season — not as bitterly cold as January-February, with noticeably longer daylight, sun not setting until after 8pm by late March. Regulars flag mid-February through mid-March as the busiest weeks locally thanks to winter sport holidays, so March itself can still be crowded even as the weather improves — plenty of snow remains for skiing throughout.
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Åre climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 37 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 18.2 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.3 cm / 3.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Åre in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyAre Sessions, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Åre's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherÅre's weather peaks January–March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Åre in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Are Sessions
30 Apr – 3 MayMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyThe closing weekend is a festival: music in the village, slush on the lower slopes and people skiing in fancy dress. It falls over Valborg, so the whole country is off anyway. Source ↗
- Season
Ski season
5 Dec – 3 May · usuallySweden's biggest ski area opens in the first half of December and the lifts usually run to the start of May. Midwinter is dark and cold; the season is really bought for March and April. Source ↗
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Åre in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Åre?
- May in Åre: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Åre on SeasonMap's comfort score (41/100).
- What is the weather like in Åre in May?
- In May, Åre averages a daily high of 11.5°C and a low of 2.1°C, with about 36.7 mm of rain over roughly 7.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Åre in May?
- Åre has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.
- Does it snow in Åre in May?
- Åre sees roughly 9.3 cm of snowfall in May.