Verdict: Good month
Stockholm Weather in May
May is mild-to-cool in Stockholm, topping out near 16°C (61°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is a solid month to visit Stockholm.
Average high
16°C / 61°F
Average low
5°C / 41°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
63 mm
What to pack for Stockholm in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Stockholm: Jun (22°C / 72°F) · Coolest: Dec (1°C / 34°F) · Wettest: Jul (~14 rain days)
2°
-3°
Jan
2°
-3°
Feb
6°
-2°
Mar
9°
0°
Apr
16°
5°
May
22°
12°
Jun
22°
13°
Jul
21°
13°
Aug
17°
10°
Sep
11°
6°
Oct
6°
1°
Nov
1°
-3°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)