Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Bear Island, Norway in May
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
21mm
Sun
3.9h
Sea
2°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 2°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bear Island, Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May1°C average high
May is close to Bear Island's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May21mm average rain
May is close to Bear Island's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May3.9 hours average sun
May is one of Bear Island's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May2°C average sea
May is below Bear Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 4°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May26 weather score
May is one of Bear Island's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMarch to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.