Lofoten in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lofoten in may 2024
The weather in Lofoten in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 54.4cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
26% of time
25%
20%
15%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
26% of time
25%
24%
11%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Cloudy
27% of time
27%
26%
9%
Weather at 3am
45°F
24%
22%
22%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lofoten in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lofoten in may.
The climate of Lofoten in may is very bad
The weather in may in Lofoten is wet (with 2.5in of precipitation over 4 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 3in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city the month of may. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. The minimum is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Lofoten is 45°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Lofoten in may with a maximum record of 58°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2021.
Day length in Lofoten in may is 20:29. Sunrise is at 01:51 and sunset is at 22:20.
With a bad climate, may is not the best time to go in this city.
May: another location in Norway?
If you want to go to Norway in may, there are destinations with better weather than Lofoten:
In may, Drammen has good weather.
Finally, Oslo, Flekkefjord, Hamar, Kristiansand, Sandefjord and Steinkjer have a tolerable climate, but better than Lofoten.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lofoten in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 54.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 01:51 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 22:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 20:29 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lofoten in may 2023:
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 47°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in Norway in may
Cities near Lofoten:
| Svolvær in may | very bad weather |
| Straume in may | very bad weather |
| Rost in may | very bad weather |
| Stokmarknes in may | very bad weather |
| Bodø in may | very bad weather |
| Sortland in may | very bad weather |
| Fauske in may | very bad weather |
| Ornes in may | very bad weather |
| Harstad in may | very bad weather |
| Narvik in may | very bad weather |
| Andenes in may | very bad weather |
| Mo i Rana in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Lofoten
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Lofoten in may:
Weather data for Lofoten for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lofoten. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lofoten can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lofoten.