Weather in May in The Sognefjord
Planning a journey to The Sognefjord this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in The Sognefjord in May?
The Sognefjord is a region in Norway. May in The Sognefjord generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C in Flåm to 11°C in Kaupanger. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Kaupanger and 1°C in Flåm.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aurland with an average of 91 mm to high rainfall in Balestrand with 126 mm. In Flåm, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.For a closer look at May's conditions in The Sognefjord, see the map below. For a more detailed look at The Sognefjord's yearly weather, check out our The Sognefjord climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in The Sognefjord?
Flåm
In May Flåm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sogndal
In May Sogndal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Balestrand
In May Balestrand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Aurland
In May Aurland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gudvangen
In May Gudvangen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit The Sognefjord?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Flåm, May may not be the ideal time to visit The Sognefjord.
On average, the best time to visit The Sognefjord is in June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Flåm.
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