Holmestrand weather in May (Vestfold, Norway)

What can you expect from the weather in Holmestrand during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Holmestrand generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Holmestrand in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 240 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Holmestrand, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 240 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Drammen, Norway (28 KM, 17 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 Holmestrand in May?

For visitors traveling to Holmestrand, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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