worldweatherNorway weather in May - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
May is one of the best months for a holiday in Norway.
Daytime
13°
Night
5°
☀️ Day length
17 h 15 min
Chance of rain
54%
Thunder days
2%
Snow days
8%
Humid days
1%
In May, Norway averages about 13° during the day and 5° at night. Rain is fairly likely - around a 54% chance on a given day, so pack for showers.
Norway weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0℃ | -6℃ | 42% |
| February | 2℃ | -4℃ | 48% |
| March | 4℃ | -3℃ | 45% |
| April | 7℃ | 0℃ | 52% |
| May ★ | 13℃ | 5℃ | 54% |
| June ★ | 16℃ | 8℃ | 54% |
| July ★ | 19℃ | 11℃ | 55% |
| August ★ | 17℃ | 10℃ | 57% |
| September ★ | 14℃ | 7℃ | 55% |
| October ★ | 9℃ | 3℃ | 56% |
| November | 4℃ | -1℃ | 62% |
| December | 3℃ | -3℃ | 55% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Norway in May? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarpsborg | 16℃ | 7℃ | 14℃ | 49% |
| Oslo | 15℃ | 4℃ | - | 64% |
| Hamar | 15℃ | 5℃ | - | 60% |
| Bergen | 14℃ | 7℃ | 11℃ | 62% |
| Bodo | 11℃ | 5℃ | 8℃ | 63% |
| Lillehammer | 10℃ | 2℃ | - | 18% |
| Tromso | 9℃ | 3℃ | - | 61% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Norway.