Weather in May in Norway
Thinking about venturing to Norway this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Norway in May?
In May, Norway experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Longyearbyen at -1°C to mild in Moss at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Moss and -5°C in Longyearbyen.
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In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Longyearbyen with an average of 32 mm to high snowfall in Oma with 160 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Oslo enjoys approximately 241 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Norway for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Norway climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Norway?
Oslo
In May Oslo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bergen
In May Bergen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Stavanger
In May Stavanger generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hemsedal
In May Hemsedal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tromsø
In May Tromsø generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Norway?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Norway with overall tolerable weather in Oslo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Norway is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Oslo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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