Harstad in May
4.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 9°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.
9°CAvg high
3°CAvg low
16Rainy days (88 mm)
20:10 hDaylight
02:45Sunrise · 22:55 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 9°C
- Very wet: about 16 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | -8°C | 108 mm | 15 | – | – | 2.9 |
| February | -3°C | -8°C | 96 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.1 |
| March | 0°C | -6°C | 101 mm | 16 | – | – | 2.9 |
| April | 4°C | -2°C | 77 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.0 |
| May | 9°C | 3°C | 88 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.8 |
| June | 13°C | 7°C | 91 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.4 |
| July | 16°C | 10°C | 99 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 15°C | 9°C | 102 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.7 |
| September | 11°C | 6°C | 121 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.9 |
| October | 5°C | 1°C | 116 mm | 17 | – | – | 3.9 |
| November | 2°C | -3°C | 94 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.4 |
| December | -1°C | -6°C | 111 mm | 16 | – | – | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Harstad in May?
Daytime highs average 9°C and nights about 3°C.
When is the best time to visit Harstad?
The best months are July, August, June.