Stavanger weather in May (Rogaland, Norway)

Thinking of visiting Stavanger in May? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Stavanger typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 13°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Stavanger in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 226 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stavanger, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 226 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Swimming

4/10

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 Stavanger.

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