Hammerfest weather in May (Finnmark, Norway)

How is the weather in Hammerfest in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Hammerfest generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Hammerfest in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Typically around of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 253 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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

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

 

Hammerfest, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 253 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Norway in May

Find out more about the weather in Norway in May and which places have the best weather 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?

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 in May.

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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