Weather forecast for the Kungsleden in May

The Kungsleden route in Sweden covers different regions, and the weather changes as you move from north to south. Starting in Abisko, the northern part of the trail is cold in May, with temperatures between -2°C to -8°C. You can expect light freezing rain, cloudy skies, and occasional snow.

Moving south through Alesjaure to Sälka and Singi, it remains cold, but highs reach up to 1°C and lows around -6°C. The weather stays similar, with light freezing rain and cloudy days.

In the central part of the trail, including Tjäktja, Kaitumjaure, and Teusajaure, temperatures rise a bit more, with highs around 0°C to 2°C and lows at -6°C to -3°C. This area still has a lot of cloudy weather, light freezing rain, and some moderate snow. The ground can be wet and icy.

In the southern sections such as Kvikkjokk, Pieljekaise, and Adolfström, the temperatures increase more significantly, with highs reaching 5°C to 7°C and lows around -1°C to -2°C. Overcast days are common, and there’s more patchy and heavier rain, with less snow.

Overall, the northern part of Kungsleden is colder and wintrier, while the southern sections get milder and wetter, moving towards a temperate climate as you travel south.

Start date
May 1
Start town
Abisko
End date
May 28
End town
Hemavan
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
28
Total distance
421 km
Daily distance
15.0 km
Average high
4°C
Average low
-2°C
Average precipitation
2.4 mm/day

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