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Arendal Weather in May

May in Arendal averages 16°C (61°F) during the day and 7°C (45°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 71 mm (2.8 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Arendal in May

On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month, averaging 71 mm (2.8 in). Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Arendal in May

Expect highs of 16°C (61°F) in Arendal in May, with nights dropping to around 7°C (45°F). This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights drop to 7°C (45°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Arendal in May

There are approximately 229 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

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Arendal Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 229 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kristiansand, Norway (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Best Places in Norway in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Arendal in May

For Arendal in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Arendal in May

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

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