Longyearbyen weather in May (Svalbard, Norway)

Curious about the May weather in Longyearbyen? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Longyearbyen typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Daytime temperatures hover around -1°C, while nights can cool down to about -5°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Longyearbyen in May usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around of snow.

The city usually sees around 256 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Longyearbyen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Sunshine 256 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Longyearbyen in May?

Visitors traveling to Longyearbyen should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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