Longyearbyen weather in May (Svalbard, Norway)

Wondering what the weather is like in Longyearbyen during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Longyearbyen typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Daytime temperatures hover around -1°C, while nights can cool down to about -5°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Longyearbyen in May usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around will experience snow.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 256 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Longyearbyen.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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