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Arendal in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Arendal in May 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether May is a good month to travel to Arendal, Norway.

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Arendal in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Arendal in May in summary
Fair weather
Min 10°C Max 13°C 105 mm 7 day(s) 75% 40% 14°C 14.2 h/day 0.1 cm
Best activities in May
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomyBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 03:57 20:47
Hourly weather

Average weather in Arendal in May 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Arendal in May 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in May. This allows you to forecast the weather in May 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Arendal in May

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Arendal in May.

Temperatures and rain in Arendal in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in May, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of May is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Arendal in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Arendal in May

Check the seasonal normals in Arendal in May and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
May
Weather data April May June
Outside temperature
Average temperature 6.8°C 11.4°C 15.7°C
Maximum temperature 8.8°C 13.2°C 17.4°C
Minimum temperature 4.9°C 9.6°C 13.9°C
Record maximum temperature 17.0°C
(2014)
22.0°C
(2018)
25.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature -4.0°C
(2013)
3.0°C
(2010)
8.0°C
(2012)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
14 day(s)
(47%)
Number of days below 0° 1 day(s)
(3%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 6.5°C 10.8°C 14.5°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 3.6°C 7.5°C 11.5°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 9.5°C 13.9°C 17.5°C
Wind
Wind speed 21 km/h 21 km/h 21 km/h
Wind temperature 1.6°C 7.5°C 13.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 55.0 mm 105.1 mm 96.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 10 day(s)
(33%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
12 day(s)
(40%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 3 day(s)
(11%)
7 day(s)
(21%)
5 day(s)
(18%)
Record precipitation in one day 34.4 mm
(2014)
55.1 mm
(2021)
74.2 mm
(2017)
Other weather data
Humidity 77% 75% 74%
Visibility 9.3 km 9.4 km 9.5 km
Cloud cover 39% 40% 34%
UV index 3 4 4
Daily sunshine 13h 14h 17h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h13 03h57 03h17
Sunset time 19h39 20h47 21h35
Day length 14h26 16h50 18h18
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When very bad weather fair weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Arendal in May?

Best activities in May
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomyBoat trip and cruise
Possible activities in May
Beach and swimmingAnimal observation
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Arendal in May last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Arendal in May 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
9°C16°C0.0 mm
2
Partly Cloudy
9°C14°C0.1 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
8°C15°C0.0 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
6°C12°C0.0 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
4°C17°C0.0 mm
6
Partly Cloudy
8°C12°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
7°C13°C0.0 mm
8
Partly Cloudy
9°C14°C0.0 mm
9
Cloudy
10°C14°C0.0 mm
10
Partly Cloudy
11°C14°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
11°C15°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
11°C16°C0.0 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
13°C20°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
12°C14°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
9°C16°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
12°C17°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
13°C17°C0.0 mm
18
Partly Cloudy
12°C18°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
12°C20°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
15°C19°C0.0 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
11°C14°C1.4 mm
22
Overcast
7°C13°C0.6 mm
23
Overcast
9°C12°C2.9 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
7°C14°C0.0 mm
25
Light drizzle
11°C12°C5.2 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
10°C14°C0.1 mm
27
Light rain shower
10°C14°C4.7 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
9°C16°C0.0 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
11°C17°C0.7 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
11°C18°C0.2 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
11°C16°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Arendal in May: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Arendal in May, which ranks this month 5th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 13°C during the day and 10°C at night, with about 105 mm of precipitation spread over 7 rainy days.

The sea is only 11°C on average in May. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 14.2 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 22/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Arendal are: June, July, August and September. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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