Svolvær weather in May (Nordland, Norway)

How is the weather in Svolvær in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Svolvær generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Svolvær in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Svolvær. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Svolvær, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 73 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Norway in May

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

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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 Svolvær in May?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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