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Alesund in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Alesund in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Alesund in May 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Alesund in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +12°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 108 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
108 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Alesund has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Alesund in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Alesund for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +12°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +17°C during the day and a minimum of +2°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +16°C.

Is Alesund warm or cold in May?

Alesund is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Alesund:

Climate in Alesund in May

Alesund weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+8°C+12°C+15°C
Min. temperature
-3°C0°C+3°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+24°C+26°C
Rainfall
109 mm108 mm113 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%75%78%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
443
Cloudy days
151515
Rainy days
101212
Snowy days
100

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +8°C to +12°C during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 109 mm to 108 mm. Humidity rises from 74% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Alesund in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Alesund is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Alesund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 160 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Alesund wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 57% chance of precipitation and 230 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 108 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Alesund?

This is the weather in Alesund in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+10°C
2 May
🌧️
+8°C
3 May
☁️
+7°C
4 May
☁️
+10°C
5 May
🌧️
+10°C
6 May
🌧️
+11°C
7 May
🌧️
+7°C
8 May
☀️
+10°C
9 May
☀️
+14°C
10 May
🌧️
+13°C
11 May
🌧️
+12°C
12 May
🌧️
+9°C
13 May
🌧️
+9°C
14 May
🌧️
+10°C
15 May
🌧️
+9°C
16 May
☀️
+11°C
17 May
☀️
+17°C
18 May
☀️
+16°C
19 May
☀️
+16°C
20 May
🌫️
+14°C
21 May
🌧️
+13°C
22 May
🌧️
+17°C
23 May
🌧️
+16°C
24 May
🌧️
+14°C
25 May
🌧️
+13°C
26 May
🌧️
+12°C
27 May
🌧️
+12°C
28 May
🌧️
+9°C
29 May
🌧️
+9°C
30 May
☀️
+17°C
31 May
☀️
+16°C
In May 2023 Alesund had 9 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Alesund climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Alesund in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+12°C) and the highest in 2002 (+21°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 52 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 250 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Alesund in May:

Is May a good time to visit Alesund?

It’s always a good time to visit Alesund, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Alesund in May?

May has mild temperatures in Alesund. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Alesund rainy in May?

Alesund is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Alesund in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Alesund in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Norway

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Monthly weather in Alesund

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Alesund, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.