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Trondheim in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Trondheim in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Trondheim in May 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Trondheim in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +13°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 rainy days with an average precipitation of 82 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Trondheim

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Trondheim has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Trondheim in May

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

Going from a maximum of +19°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +12°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +18°C.

Is Trondheim warm or cold in May?

Trondheim is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +5°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 Trondheim:

Climate in Trondheim in May

Trondheim weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+8°C+13°C+16°C
Min. temperature
-12°C-5°C+2°C
Max. temperature
+22°C+28°C+32°C
Rainfall
59 mm82 mm107 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
71%70%73%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
332
Cloudy days
171716
Rainy days
71112
Snowy days
300

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 +13°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 59 mm to 82 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Trondheim is gradually decreasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Trondheim 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 141 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 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:
Trondheim wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 123 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 39 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Trondheim based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in May, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 5 mm.

Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last May in Trondheim?

This is the weather in Trondheim in May 2023:
1 May
☁️
+10°C
2 May
🌧️
+7°C
3 May
🌧️
+6°C
4 May
☁️
+8°C
5 May
🌧️
+9°C
6 May
🌧️
+12°C
7 May
🌧️
+5°C
8 May
☁️
+8°C
9 May
☁️
+12°C
10 May
☁️
+14°C
11 May
☁️
+15°C
12 May
🌧️
+10°C
13 May
🌧️
+13°C
14 May
🌧️
+7°C
15 May
🌧️
+8°C
16 May
☁️
+8°C
17 May
☀️
+13°C
18 May
☁️
+15°C
19 May
☁️
+18°C
20 May
☁️
+17°C
21 May
☁️
+16°C
22 May
🌧️
+15°C
23 May
☁️
+19°C
24 May
☁️
+17°C
25 May
🌧️
+18°C
26 May
☁️
+15°C
27 May
☁️
+12°C
28 May
🌧️
+7°C
29 May
🌧️
+11°C
30 May
☁️
+19°C
31 May
☁️
+18°C
In May 2023 Trondheim had 1 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+10°C) and the highest in 2018 (+20°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 23 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 141 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Trondheim in May:

Is May a good time to visit Trondheim?

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

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

Is Trondheim rainy in May?

Trondheim 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 Trondheim in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Trondheim 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

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Trondheim

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Trondheim, 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.