Oppland Weather in May

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

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Lillehammer Beitostøl Nordseter Øyer

Thinking about venturing to Oppland, Norway this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Oppland in May

Oppland, Norway is a region in Norway. The weather in Oppland in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to mild and moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Boverdalen at 5°C (41°F) to mild in Raufoss at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Raufoss and -2°C (28°F) in Boverdalen.

To explore the conditions in Oppland, 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 Nordseter with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Lillehammer sees close to 212 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Oppland in May

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

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 Oppland

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

Temperature range in Oppland (May)

Precipitation variation in Oppland (May)

Lillehammer

In May Lillehammer generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°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)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
212 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Lillehammer →

Beitostøl

In May Beitostøl generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Beitostøl →

Nordseter

In May Nordseter generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°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)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
212 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Nordseter →

Øyer

In May Øyer generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
212 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Øyer →

Svingvoll

In May Svingvoll 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
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
212 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Svingvoll →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Oppland, in Norway.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lillehammer 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Beitostøl 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Nordseter 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Øyer 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Svingvoll 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Fagernes 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Oppland weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Oppland, Norway brings unpleasant weather. In Lillehammer, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

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

Lillehammer averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Oppland, Norway get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Lillehammer averages just 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Oppland, Norway.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Oppland, Norway?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Lillehammer, May may not be the ideal time to visit Oppland, Norway.

Generally speaking, July provides pleasant weather in Lillehammer. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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