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Molde weather in May (Møre og Romsdal, Norway)

What should you pack for a trip to Molde in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Molde tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C.

Precipitation

Molde in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 180 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Molde. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Molde, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 105 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Ålesund, Norway (59 KM, 36 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.

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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
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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