The climate of Lillehammer in May is humid. An average of 133 mm precipitation is recorded over 20 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in April, an average of 55 mm is recorded over 13 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Lillehammer in May, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 12°C, while the minimum falls to about 6°C. The month's average temperature is 9°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Lillehammer in May: 27°C as a maximum in 2018 and -7°C as a minimum in 2012. Plan for about 3 days with temperatures below 0°, which is 10% of the month.
In May, the days last on average 17:27 in Lillehammer. The sun rises around 03:32 and sets around 20:59.
With unfavorable weather, the month of May is not the most recommended month to travel to Lillehammer in Norway.
In May, the most favorable activities in Lillehammer are: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Family and attractions, Nature and landscapes, Nightlife and Gastronomy.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Lillehammer in May: Northern or Southern Lights and Winter sports and snow.