Simrishamn in May
- How warm is it in Simrishamn in May?
- Expect around 15°C (58°F) in the afternoon and 6°C (43°F) at night.
- Can you swim in the sea in Simrishamn in May?
- Only with a wetsuit: the sea stays near 9°C (47°F). It is usually about 7°C (44°F) at the start of the month and 11°C (52°F) at the end.
- Does it rain a lot in Simrishamn in May?
- Fairly often: Simrishamn gets about 40 mm of rain in May, spread over 10 days.
Is May a good time to visit Simrishamn?
May is a so-so time to visit Simrishamn (go score 49/100); the weather is better in July–August.
The sea is too cold for swimming (about 9°C (47°F)). Tourist crowds: quiet.
Go score: Fair · #4 of 12 months
Simrishamn in May: the month in numbers
A typical May day in Simrishamn peaks at 15°C (58°F); at night the thermometer drops to about 6°C (43°F). It has warmed by 5 °C (9 °F) since April, with June warmer still (19°C (65°F)). Rain shows up on 10 days, bringing about 40 mm. The sun shines for about 7 h 48 min a day out of 16 h 12 min of daylight. The water is cold (9°C (47°F)), moving from 7°C (44°F) to 11°C (52°F) through the month, and it peaks in August at 18°C (64°F).
Expect quiet levels of tourism, so rooms are easier to find. Local prices overall: expensive.
Sunrise moves from 05:22 to 04:30 over the month and sunset from 20:39 to 21:33, so daylight goes from 15 h 18 min to 17 h 3 min. Days get 1 h 45 min longer.
Simrishamn or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
How the neighbours compare in May: Tomelilla (25 km) is much the same; Ystad, 36 km away, runs 1 °C (2 °F) warmer; Åhus, 40 km away, runs 1 °C (2 °F) warmer.
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good time to visit Simrishamn?
May is a so-so time to visit Simrishamn (go score 49/100); the weather is better in July–August. The sea is too cold for swimming (about 9°C (47°F)). Tourist crowds: quiet.
What is the weather like in Simrishamn in May?
In May, Simrishamn averages a high of 15°C (58°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with 40 mm of rain on about 10 days.
Simrishamn: sea water temperature
In May: 9°C (47°F) — cold.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals