Troms weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Troms in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Troms in May?
Troms is a region in Norway. May in Troms generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Lyngseidet to 11°C in Evenskjer. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Evenskjer and 1°C in Lyngseidet.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bø Andøya with an average of 67 mm to high rainfall in Evenskjer with 105 mm. Meanwhile, Tromsø enjoys close to 219 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Troms, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Troms's yearly weather, check out our Troms climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Troms?
Tromsø
In May Tromsø 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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Harstad
In May Harstad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tennevoll
In May Tennevoll generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Evenskjer
In May Evenskjer 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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Bø Andøya
In May Bø Andøya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Troms, in Norway.
Is May the best time to visit Troms?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Troms with often poor weather in Tromsø.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Tromsø.
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