Tromsø in May
4.6out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 8°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
16Rainy days (91 mm)
20:52 hDaylight
02:14Sunrise · 23:06 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 8°C
- Very wet: about 16 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.2 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 (±4.2 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 | -10°C | 105 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.0 |
| February | -4°C | -10°C | 93 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.2 |
| March | -1°C | -7°C | 102 mm | 16 | – | – | 2.9 |
| April | 3°C | -3°C | 85 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.7 |
| May | 8°C | 2°C | 91 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.6 |
| June | 12°C | 6°C | 92 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.4 |
| July | 15°C | 9°C | 90 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 14°C | 8°C | 102 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.7 |
| September | 11°C | 5°C | 124 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.7 |
| October | 4°C | 0°C | 128 mm | 17 | – | – | 3.6 |
| November | 0°C | -5°C | 95 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.0 |
| December | -2°C | -8°C | 103 mm | 15 | – | – | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Tromsø in May?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit Tromsø?
The best months are July, August.