The climate of Arendal in May is humid. An average of 105 mm precipitation is recorded over 13 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in April, an average of 55 mm is recorded over 10 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Arendal in May, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 13°C, while the minimum falls to about 10°C. The month's average temperature is 11°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Arendal in May: 22°C as a maximum in 2018 and 3°C as a minimum in 2010. We can expect about 4 days with temperatures above 18°, i.e. 13% of the month.
In May, the days last on average 16:50 in Arendal. The sun rises around 03:57 and sets around 20:47.
With only fair weather, the month of May is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Arendal in Norway remains possible depending on your priorities.
In May, the most favorable activities in Arendal are: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes, Gastronomy and Boat trip and cruise.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Beach and swimming and Animal observation.