Weather in May in Hordaland
Planning a getaway to Hordaland this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Hordaland in May?
Hordaland is a region in Norway. May in Hordaland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Røldal at 7°C and mild in Eikelandsosen at 15°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Eikelandsosen and -0°C in Røldal.For a closer look at conditions across Hordaland, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Eidfjord with an average of 88 mm to high rainfall in Oma with 160 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Bergen, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 191 hours of sunshine in Bergen. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Hordaland climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Hordaland?
Bergen
In May Bergen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Røldal
In May Røldal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Eidfjord
In May Eidfjord generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Åkra
In May Åkra generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Utne
In May Utne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Hordaland?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Hordaland due to the typically unpleasant weather in Bergen.
On average, the best time to visit Hordaland is in July with generally tolerable weather in Bergen. In contrast, January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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