Jotunheimen National Park

Jotunheimen National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Jotunheimen National Park, Norway in May.

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Skjolden Lom Vågåmo

Planning a trip to Jotunheimen National Park, Norway this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Jotunheimen National Park in May

Jotunheimen National Park, Norway is a region in Norway. May in Jotunheimen National Park generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Lom to 9°C (48°F) in Vågåmo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Vågåmo and -1°C (30°F) in Lom.

To explore the conditions in Jotunheimen National Park, Norway in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Lom with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Skjolden with 87 mm (3.4 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Skjolden.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Skjolden as an example - it receives around 180 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Jotunheimen National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jotunheimen National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Skjolden)

January-4°C (25°F) February-4°C (25°F) March-1°C (30°F) April3°C (37°F) May7°C (45°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August14°C (57°F) September10°C (50°F) October4°C (39°F) November-1°C (30°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jotunheimen National Park in May

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

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 Jotunheimen National Park

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

Temperature range in Jotunheimen National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in Jotunheimen National Park (May)

Skjolden

In May Skjolden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
180 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Lom

In May Lom 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
56 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Vågåmo

In May Vågåmo 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
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Jotunheimen National Park, in Norway.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jotunheimen National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Skjolden 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Lom 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Vågåmo 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Jotunheimen National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jotunheimen National Park, Norway in May?

Expect poor weather across Jotunheimen National Park, Norway in May. The popular destination of Skjolden averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Jotunheimen National Park, Norway in May?

Skjolden averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 0°C (32°F).

Does Jotunheimen National Park, Norway get a lot of snow/rain in May?

Not particularly. Skjolden averages just 87 mm (3.4 in) of snow/rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Jotunheimen National Park, Norway.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Jotunheimen National Park, Norway?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Skjolden, May may not be the ideal time to visit Jotunheimen National Park, Norway.

Generally speaking, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Skjolden.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Jotunheimen National Park.

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