Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Arendal, Norway in May
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
71mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Arendal, Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May14°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May71mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Arendal's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to June and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Arendal's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May11°C average sea
May is close to Arendal's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May29 weather score
May sits close to Arendal's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
