Skien weather in May (Telemark, Norway)

What kind of weather does May bring to Skien? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Skien tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

Skien in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 240 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Skien climate page with graphs.

 

Skien, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 240 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Drammen, Norway (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Norway in May

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Skien.

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