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Harstad Weather in May

May in Harstad brings low temperatures around 10°C (50°F) during the day, dropping to 3°C (37°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 93 mm (3.7 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Harstad in May

Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain, totalling around 93 mm (3.7 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Harstad in May

May in Harstad sees highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) overnight. Cold conditions persist throughout the day, so warm clothing is important from the moment you head outside. With lows around 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Harstad in May

With approximately 248 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. Despite it being a cool month, it makes for pleasant days outside.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Harstad. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Harstad Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm (3.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
SunshineSunshine 248 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Best Places in Norway in May

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Norway in May →

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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 (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 Harstad in May

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Harstad in May. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Harstad in May

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

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