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Bodø weather in May (Nordland, Norway)

What's the typical weather in Bodø for May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Bodø tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 10°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Bodø in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 212 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Bodø. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bodø, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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