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Sogn og Fjordane Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway in May.

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Flåm Svidalen Fjarland Sogndal

Planning a journey to Sogn og Fjordane, 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 Sogn og Fjordane in May

Sogn og Fjordane, Norway is a region in Norway. May in Sogn og Fjordane generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Skjolden at 7°C (45°F) to mild in Lavik at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Lavik and 0°C (32°F) in Skjolden.

For a closer look at conditions across Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Skjolden with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to high snow/rainfall in Bjordal with 149 mm (5.9 in). In Flåm, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Explore Sogn og Fjordane by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sogn og Fjordane - and find the best time to visit. (based on Flåm)

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March1°C (34°F) April4°C (39°F) May9°C (48°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October5°C (41°F) November1°C (34°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sogn og Fjordane in May

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

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 Sogn og Fjordane

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

Temperature range in Sogn og Fjordane (May)

Precipitation variation in Sogn og Fjordane (May)

Flåm

In May Flåm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Flåm →

Svidalen

In May Svidalen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Svidalen →

Fjarland

In May Fjarland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Fjarland →

Sogndal

In May Sogndal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Sogndal →

Hafslo

In May Hafslo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Hafslo →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sogn og Fjordane in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Flåm 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Svidalen 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Fjarland 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Sogndal 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Hafslo 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Balestrand 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 126 mm (5 in)

Sogn og Fjordane weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway in May?

May in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway brings less favorable weather. In Flåm, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway in May?

Daytime temperatures in Flåm peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in May, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does Sogn og Fjordane, Norway get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Flåm averages just 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Sogn og Fjordane, Norway.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Sogn og Fjordane, Norway?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Sogn og Fjordane, Norway due to the typically less favorable weather in Flåm.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide mixed weather in Flåm.

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