Linköping, Sweden — Weather in May 2027

Monthly climate averages for Linköping, Sweden. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

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May is a good month in Linköping

Climate Overview

Linköping, Sweden in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16.8°C (62°F) and noticeably cooler mornings.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 13°C (56°F) at the start to 19°C (66°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the middle tends to be drier.

Expect around 12.0h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 12.9h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 31th, averaging 19.6°C (67°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 6°C warmer with 1 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
17°C / 7°C
Feels Like
14°C / 4°C
Rain
9 days · 45 mm
Sunshine
12.3h / day
Humidity
65% — Humid
Wind
16 km/h
Wind Direction
SW (220°)
Gusts
37 km/h
Daylight
16.8 h
Cloud Cover
56%
Clear Sky Days
3.8
UV Index
5.1 — High
Dew Point
6°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

0h 4h 8h 12h 16h 151015202531
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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 04:32
Daylight 16.8h
Sunset 21:18

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
1°C / -3°C
Feels Like
-3°C / -7°C
Rain
10days (46 mm) Wet
Sun
2.1h Poor
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
0.6 Low
Snow Days
11days
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February
Poor
Temp
2°C / -3°C
Feels Like
-2°C / -7°C
Rain
9days (33 mm) Wet
Sun
4.2h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
1.2 Low
Snow Days
9days
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March
Poor
Temp
6°C / -1°C
Feels Like
2°C / -5°C
Rain
8days (36 mm) Wet
Sun
6.7h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
2.5 Moderate
Snow Days
7days
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April
Fair
Temp
11°C / 2°C
Feels Like
7°C / -2°C
Rain
8days (34 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
UV
3.7 Moderate
Snow Days
3days
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May best
Good
Temp
17°C / 7°C
Feels Like
14°C / 4°C
Rain
9days (45 mm) Wet
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
65% Muggy
UV
5.1 High
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June best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 12°C
Feels Like
20°C / 11°C
Rain
9days (53 mm) Wet
Sun
13.4h Excellent
Humidity
65% Muggy
UV
5.6 High
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July best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 14°C
Feels Like
21°C / 13°C
Rain
10days (74 mm) Wet
Sun
12.8h Excellent
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
5.3 High
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August best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 13°C
Feels Like
20°C / 12°C
Rain
12days (78 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
4.4 Moderate
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September best
Good
Temp
17°C / 11°C
Feels Like
15°C / 9°C
Rain
9days (53 mm) Wet
Sun
7.8h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
3.3 Moderate
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October
Fair
Temp
11°C / 6°C
Feels Like
8°C / 3°C
Rain
11days (67 mm) Wet
Sun
4.5h Fair
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
1.6 Low
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November
Poor
Temp
5°C / 2°C
Feels Like
2°C / -2°C
Rain
9days (40 mm) Wet
Sun
2.2h Poor
Humidity
90% Very Muggy
UV
0.7 Low
Snow Days
4days
View Details
December
Poor
Temp
3°C / -1°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -5°C
Rain
11days (42 mm) Wet
Sun
1.3h Poor
Humidity
91% Very Muggy
UV
0.4 Low
Snow Days
8days
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status
January 1°C / -3°C -3°C / -7°C 10days (46 mm) Wet 2.1h Poor 88% Very Muggy 0.6 Low Poor View Details
February 2°C / -3°C -2°C / -7°C 9days (33 mm) Wet 4.2h Fair 84% Humid 1.2 Low Poor View Details
March 6°C / -1°C 2°C / -5°C 8days (36 mm) Wet 6.7h Fair 78% Humid 2.5 Moderate Poor View Details
April 11°C / 2°C 7°C / -2°C 8days (34 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 69% Muggy 3.7 Moderate Fair View Details
May best 17°C / 7°C 14°C / 4°C 9days (45 mm) Wet 12.3h Excellent 65% Muggy 5.1 High Good View Details
June best 22°C / 12°C 20°C / 11°C 9days (53 mm) Wet 13.4h Excellent 65% Muggy 5.6 High Excellent View Details
July best 22°C / 14°C 21°C / 13°C 10days (74 mm) Wet 12.8h Excellent 70% Muggy 5.3 High Excellent View Details
August best 21°C / 13°C 20°C / 12°C 12days (78 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 75% Muggy 4.4 Moderate Excellent View Details
September best 17°C / 11°C 15°C / 9°C 9days (53 mm) Wet 7.8h Good 81% Humid 3.3 Moderate Good View Details
October 11°C / 6°C 8°C / 3°C 11days (67 mm) Wet 4.5h Fair 86% Very Muggy 1.6 Low Fair View Details
November 5°C / 2°C 2°C / -2°C 9days (40 mm) Wet 2.2h Poor 90% Very Muggy 0.7 Low Poor View Details
December 3°C / -1°C -1°C / -5°C 11days (42 mm) Wet 1.3h Poor 91% Very Muggy 0.4 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically good for visiting Linköping, with average highs of 17°C (62°F) and around 9 rainy days. Linköping, Sweden in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16.8°C (62°F) and noticeably cooler mornings.
Linköping typically sees around 9 rainy days in May with 45 mm (1.8 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Nights in Linköping during May are cool at around 7°C (45°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, May offers some of the best weather conditions in Linköping with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Linköping during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Linköping gets approximately 17 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 12 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Linköping during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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