When to go · Östersund
Östersund in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for lake and light; Feb–Mar for winter sports and auroras). Across Sweden: Light evenings, blossom, few crowds; archipelago boats move to summer timetables at month's end.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 13°C55°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Sweden overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Sweden overall
Verdict
GoodSweden month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for lake and light; Feb–Mar for winter sports and auroras). Across Sweden: Light evenings, blossom, few crowds; archipelago boats move to summer timetables at month's end.
Weather in May
- ÖstersundHighs around 13 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 55 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sweden overall
- Medium
- Prices · Sweden overall
- Medium
Sweden overall: Light evenings, blossom, few crowds; archipelago boats move to summer timetables at month's end.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings