Oslo weather in May (Oslo County, Norway)

How does the May weather in Oslo compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Oslo includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 16°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C.

Precipitation

Oslo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 241 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Oslo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 60%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 241 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in May

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Oslo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 8°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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Oslo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Norway. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.