When to go · Umeå
Umeå in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for white nights and outdoor life; Feb–Mar for winter and northern lights trips). 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 / 2°C36°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Sweden overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Sweden overall
Verdict
GoodSweden month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for white nights and outdoor life; Feb–Mar for winter and northern lights trips). Across Sweden: Light evenings, blossom, few crowds; archipelago boats move to summer timetables at month's end.
Weather in May
- UmeåHighs around 13 °C, lows around 2 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 55 °F, lows around 36 °F, rain on about 7 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