Narvik weather in May (Nordland, Norway)

Looking to travel to Narvik in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Narvik generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 1°C.

Narvik in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Narvik. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Narvik climate page with graphs.

 

Narvik, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 70%  

Where to go in Norway in May

Find out more about the weather in Norway in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Narvik in May?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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