Stavanger in May
5.6out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 12°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
12°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
13Rainy days (92 mm)
16:35 hDaylight
05:16Sunrise · 21:51 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 12°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.6 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 (±5.6 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 | 4°C | 1°C | 194 mm | 19 | – | – | 3.2 |
| February | 4°C | 0°C | 157 mm | 16 | – | – | 3.5 |
| March | 5°C | 1°C | 133 mm | 17 | – | – | 3.8 |
| April | 8°C | 4°C | 94 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.0 |
| May | 12°C | 7°C | 92 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.6 |
| June | 15°C | 10°C | 102 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.9 |
| July | 17°C | 12°C | 122 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 17°C | 13°C | 170 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.6 |
| September | 15°C | 11°C | 201 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.1 |
| October | 11°C | 8°C | 222 mm | 18 | – | – | 4.3 |
| November | 7°C | 4°C | 210 mm | 18 | – | – | 3.8 |
| December | 5°C | 2°C | 209 mm | 19 | – | – | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Stavanger in May?
Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 7°C.
When is the best time to visit Stavanger?
The best months are July, June, May, August.