Arendal weather in May (Aust-Agder, Norway)

Thinking of visiting Arendal in May? Check the weather first! Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Arendal typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Arendal in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 229 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Arendal, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 229 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kristiansand, Norway (57 KM, 35 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.

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 Arendal, 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.

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 Arendal.

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