Stockholm weather in May

May in Stockholm: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Stockholm · #365 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Stockholm climate normals — May

Daytime high13°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low6°C / 44°F
Feels like (high)11°C / 52°F
Rainfall59 mm / 2.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity65%💧 humid
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine12.5 h/day
Daylight17 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall0.2 cm / 0.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)41🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Stockholm in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Stockholm?
May in Stockholm: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Stockholm on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Stockholm in May?
In May, Stockholm averages a daily high of 13.3°C and a low of 6.4°C, with about 59.4 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Stockholm in May?
Stockholm has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.

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