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Svolvaer in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Svolvaer in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Svolvaer, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Svolvaer in May 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Svolvaer in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +8°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 65 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

☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Svolvaer has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Svolvaer in May

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

Going from a maximum of +12°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +7°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +5°C to +7°C.

Is Svolvaer warm or cold in May?

Svolvaer is typically cool in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +5°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

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

Climate in Svolvaer in May

Svolvaer weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+4°C+8°C+11°C
Min. temperature
-6°C-3°C+2°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+22°C+22°C
Rainfall
58 mm65 mm57 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
77%80%81%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
343
Cloudy days
8911
Rainy days
101716
Snowy days
820

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +4°C to +8°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 65 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 80%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 3 to 4.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Svolvaer is gradually decreasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Svolvaer based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 155 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 22 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:
Svolvaer wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 156 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 57 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Svolvaer?

This is the weather in Svolvaer in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+5°C
2 May
☁️
+4°C
3 May
☁️
+3°C
4 May
☀️
+4°C
5 May
☁️
+5°C
6 May
☁️
+6°C
7 May
☁️
+7°C
8 May
🌧️
+8°C
9 May
🌧️
+10°C
10 May
🌧️
+8°C
11 May
🌫️
+7°C
12 May
🌧️
+7°C
13 May
🌧️
+8°C
14 May
🌧️
+11°C
15 May
☀️
+10°C
16 May
☁️
+8°C
17 May
🌧️
+8°C
18 May
🌧️
+7°C
19 May
🌫️
+9°C
20 May
🌧️
+9°C
21 May
🌧️
+9°C
22 May
☁️
+12°C
23 May
🌧️
+8°C
24 May
🌧️
+8°C
25 May
🌧️
+6°C
26 May
🌧️
+5°C
27 May
☁️
+8°C
28 May
🌧️
+8°C
29 May
🌧️
+7°C
30 May
🌧️
+8°C
31 May
🌧️
+7°C
In May 2023 Svolvaer had 2 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +12°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+5°C) and the highest in 2014 (+8°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 589 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1467 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Svolvaer in May:

Is May a good time to visit Svolvaer?

It’s always a good time to visit Svolvaer, 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 Svolvaer in May?

Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Svolvaer rainy in May?

Svolvaer 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 Svolvaer in May?

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

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Monthly weather in Svolvaer

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Svolvaer, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.