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May · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 53/100

Simrishamn in May

Fair · 53/100Beach 22/100
High / low14° / 7°daily averages
Precipitation44 mm10 wet days
Sea9°surface temperature
55.56° N, 14.35° EElevation 12 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goSimrishamn · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53May
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
May: high / low14° / 7°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Simrishamn averages daytime highs of 14° and night-time lows of 7° — cool weather by day. Expect around 44 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 32%.

Days are 4.6° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.6°. The sea averages 9°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 53/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Simrishamn. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 04:53 and sets at 21:06 local time, giving 16 h 13 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 105 minutes over the month.

Why 53/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%45%
Dry days · 33%31%
Clear skies · 25%97%

Beach score this month: 22/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in May

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiTop of the table

Sweden's best in May

Where to go in May
Oskarshamn
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Oskarshamn

Kalmar
17°May high
8wet days
77score
Oskarshamn
Kungsängen
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Kungsängen

Stockholm
17°May high
10wet days
72score
Kungsängen
Jakobsberg
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Jakobsberg

Stockholm
17°May high
10wet days
70score
Jakobsberg
Södertälje
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Södertälje

Stockholm
17°May high
10wet days
69score
Södertälje
·Questions

Simrishamn in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Simrishamn?

May scores 53/100 for Simrishamn, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 14°C with 10 wet days.

How warm is Simrishamn in May?

Daytime highs average 14°C and night-time lows 7°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Simrishamn in May?

Simrishamn receives about 44 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 10 days.

Can you swim in Simrishamn in May?

The sea averages 9°C in May, cold for most swimmers.