Buskerud Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Buskerud, Norway in May.

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Hemsedal Geilo Gol Nes

Planning a journey to Buskerud, Norway this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Buskerud in May

Buskerud, Norway is a region in Norway. Buskerud, Norway has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Skoro at 7°C (45°F) to mild in Drøbak at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Drøbak and -1°C (30°F) in Skoro.

To explore the conditions in Buskerud, Norway in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Geilo with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Eggedal with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Explore Buskerud by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Buskerud — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hemsedal)

January-4°C (25°F) February-3°C (27°F) March0°C (32°F) April5°C (41°F) May9°C (48°F) This monthJune14°C (57°F) July17°C (63°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October5°C (41°F) November-1°C (30°F) December-4°C (25°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Buskerud in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Buskerud.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Buskerud

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Buskerud, Norway?

Temperature range in Buskerud (May)

Precipitation variation in Buskerud (May)

Hemsedal

In May Hemsedal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hemsedal →

Geilo

In May Geilo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Geilo →

Gol

In May Gol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Gol →

Nes

In May Nes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
240 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Nes →

Skoro

In May Skoro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Buskerud, in Norway.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Buskerud in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hemsedal 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Geilo 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Gol 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Nes 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Skoro 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Al 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Buskerud weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Buskerud, Norway in May?

In May, Buskerud, Norway generally has poor weather conditions. Hemsedal sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Buskerud, Norway in May?

Daytime temperatures in Hemsedal peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in May, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

Does Buskerud, Norway get a lot of snow/rain in May?

Not particularly. Hemsedal averages just 78 mm (3.1 in) of snow/rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Buskerud, Norway.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Buskerud, Norway?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Buskerud, Norway due to the typically poor weather in Hemsedal.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Hemsedal.

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