Tromsø weather in May (Troms, Norway)

Is Tromsø a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Tromsø includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 2°C.

Precipitation

Tromsø in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 219 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Tromsø. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, 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 Tromsø climate page with graphs.

 

Tromsø, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 219 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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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