Weather in May in Nordland
Considering a trip to Nordland this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Nordland in May?
Nordland is a region in Norway. May in Nordland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C in Mo i Rana to 11°C in Sortland. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Sortland and 0°C in Mo i Rana.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ramberg with an average of 53 mm to high rainfall in Mosjøen with 124 mm.For specific regional insights in Nordland for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nordland climate page.
Where to go in Nordland in May
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Nordland?
Svolvær
In May Svolvær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kabelvåg
In May Kabelvåg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bodø
In May Bodø generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Andenes
In May Andenes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Narvik
In May Narvik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nordland, in Norway.
Is May the best time to visit Nordland?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Nordland with often poor weather in Svolvær.
Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Svolvær. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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