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Sognefjord Weather in May

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

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Flåm Sogndal Balestrand Gudvangen

Planning a trip to the Sognefjord, Norway this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Sognefjord in May

The Sognefjord, Norway 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 (48°F) in Flåm to 11°C (52°F) in Kaupanger. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Kaupanger and 1°C (34°F) in Flåm.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Sognefjord, Norway, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aurland with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to high rainfall in Balestrand with 126 mm (5 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Flåm typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore the Sognefjord by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Sognefjord — 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 the Sognefjord in May

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

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 the Sognefjord

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

Temperature range in the Sognefjord (May)

Precipitation variation in the Sognefjord (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 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
-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
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Flåm →

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 unpleasant 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
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sogndal →

Balestrand

In May Balestrand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
126 mm (5 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Balestrand →

Gudvangen

In May Gudvangen 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 poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Gudvangen →

Aurland

In May Aurland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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
88 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Aurland →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Flåm 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Sogndal 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Balestrand 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Gudvangen 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Aurland 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Kaupanger 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

The Sognefjord weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across the Sognefjord, Norway in May. The popular destination of Flåm averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

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

In Flåm, the average daytime high in May is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does the Sognefjord, 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 the Sognefjord, Norway.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Sognefjord, Norway?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Flåm, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Sognefjord, Norway.

On average, the best time to visit the Sognefjord, Norway is in June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Flåm.

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