The climate of Ålesund in May is humid. An average of 96 mm precipitation is recorded over 18 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in April, the average recorded is 149 mm over 19 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Ålesund in May, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 9°C, while the minimum falls to about 8°C. The month's average temperature is 8°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Ålesund in May: 18°C as a maximum in 2018 and -3°C as a minimum in 2021.
In May, the days last on average 17:52 in Ålesund. The sun rises around 03:37 and sets around 21:29.
With unfavorable weather, the month of May is not the most recommended month to travel to Ålesund in Norway.
In May, the most favorable activities in Ålesund are: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Gastronomy.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Beach and swimming, Animal observation and Boat trip and cruise.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Ålesund in May: Northern or Southern Lights and Winter sports and snow.
