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Norway Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Norway in May.

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Planning a getaway to Norway this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect 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 (30°F) to mild in Moss at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Moss and -5°C (23°F) in Longyearbyen.

For a closer look at conditions across Norway, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Longyearbyen with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to high snowfall in Oma with 160 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Oslo sees close to 241 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Norway by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Norway - and find the best time to visit. (based on Oslo)

January-1°C (30°F) February1°C (34°F) March5°C (41°F) April10°C (50°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) July22°C (72°F) This monthAugust21°C (70°F) September16°C (61°F) October9°C (48°F) November4°C (39°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Norway in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Norway.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Norway

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Norway?

Temperature range in Norway (May)

Precipitation variation in Norway (May)

Oslo

In May Oslo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
241 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Oslo →

Reine

In May Reine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Reine →

Bergen

In May Bergen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
191 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
127 mm (5 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Bergen →

Stavanger

In May Stavanger generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
226 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Stavanger →

Hemsedal

In May Hemsedal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Norway.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Norway in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oslo 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Bergen 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Tromsø 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Stavanger 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Geiranger 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Kristiansand 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Norway weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Norway in May?

Norway typically experiences good weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Oslo average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Norway in May?

In Oslo, the average daytime high in May is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does Norway get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Oslo averages just 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Norway.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Norway?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Norway with overall good 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 very good weather in Oslo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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We have much more information about the climate in Norway.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Norway.

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