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Årdal weather in May (Norway)

How's the weather trend in Årdal as May approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of May in Årdal typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 14°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 5°C.

Precipitation

Årdal in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With approximately 226 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Årdal, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 226 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Stavanger, Norway (33 KM, 20 Miles).

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.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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