Harstad weather in May (Troms, Norway)

Wondering what the weather is like in Harstad during May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Harstad includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 3°C.

Precipitation

Harstad in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Harstad. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Harstad, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Data from: Narvik, Norway (54 KM, 33 Miles).

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.

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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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