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Oslo County Weather in May

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

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Planning a journey to Oslo County, 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 Oslo County in May

Oslo County, Norway is a region in Norway. May in Oslo County generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Oslo.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 81 mm (3.2 in) in Oslo.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Oslo enjoys about 241 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Oslo County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Oslo County - and find the best time to visit. (based on Oslo)

January-1°C (30°F) February1°C (34°F) March5°C (41°F) April10°C (50°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August21°C (70°F) September16°C (61°F) October9°C (48°F) November4°C (39°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Oslo County in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Oslo County

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Oslo County, Norway?

Oslo

In May Oslo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

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April
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Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
241 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
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Weather conditions
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Oslo County, in Norway.

Oslo County weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Oslo County, Norway in May?

In May, Oslo County, Norway generally has good weather conditions. Oslo sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Oslo County, Norway in May?

Daytime temperatures in Oslo peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in May, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does Oslo County, Norway get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Oslo averages just 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Oslo County, Norway.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Oslo County, Norway?

Given the typically good weather conditions in Oslo, May might be a good time to visit Oslo County, Norway. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Oslo County, Norway is in June, July and August with generally very good weather in Oslo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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