Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Norway in May
Weather score31Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
58mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
5°C
Weather score
31
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May8°C average high
May is close to Norway's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May58mm average rain
May is one of Norway's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.8 hours average sun
May is one of Norway's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May5°C average sea
May is below Norway's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May31 weather score
May is one of Norway's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.