Jelsa weather in May (Rogaland, Norway)

What should you pack for a trip to Jelsa in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Jelsa generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Jelsa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 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. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 226 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Jelsa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 226 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Stavanger, Norway (44 KM, 27 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Jelsa.

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