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 high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 17 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 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.