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Skien Weather in May

May in Skien brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and nights dropping to 6°C (43°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 78 mm (3.1 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.

Rainfall in Skien in May

On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month, averaging 78 mm (3.1 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Skien in May

May in Skien brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and nights around 6°C (43°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With overnight lows of 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Skien in May

With approximately 240 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Skien.

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Skien Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm (3.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 60% *  
SunshineSunshine 240 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Drammen, Norway (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Best Places in Norway in May

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Legend 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).

What to Wear in Skien in May

The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Skien in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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