Kabelvåg Weather in May
In Kabelvåg, May brings low daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to 5°C (41°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
Rainfall in Kabelvåg in May
Typically around 16 days of rainfall are expected, averaging 72 mm (2.8 in) for the month. Rain is frequent but mostly light this month, with brief showers more common than heavy downpours.
Temperature in Kabelvåg in May
In May, Kabelvåg sees low temperatures, with highs of 8°C (46°F). Nights drop to around 5°C (41°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With lows around 5°C (41°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kabelvåg. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Kabelvåg Temperature in May
Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Chance of Rain
54%
Precipitation
72 mm (2.8 in)
Rainy days
16 days
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Kabelvåg typically rise from around 6°C (43°F) at the start of May to approximately 11°C (52°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 3°C (37°F) to 7°C (45°F).
Average temperatures in May
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in May
Historical weather for Kabelvåg in May
Browse day-by-day weather records for Kabelvåg spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Kabelvåg historical weather extremes in May
Based on weather observations in Kabelvåg between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during May.
- The warmest day in May was on May 31, 2013, with a maximum of 25°C (77°F).
- On May 11, 2000, Kabelvåg saw its coldest May day with temperatures maxing out at 1°C (34°F).
- The lowest overnight temperature recorded in May was -3°C (27°F) (May 3, 2021).
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What to Wear in Kabelvåg in May
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Kabelvåg in May. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket.What To Do in Kabelvåg in May
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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