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Porsgrunn in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Porsgrunn 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 Porsgrunn, Norway.

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Porsgrunn in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Porsgrunn in May in summary
Fair weather
Min 9°C Max 14°C 94 mm 5 day(s) 75% 43% 15°C 14.2 h/day 0.4 cm
Best activities in May
Nature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 03:50 20:48
Hourly weather

Average weather in Porsgrunn in May 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Porsgrunn 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 Porsgrunn in May

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

Temperatures and rain in Porsgrunn 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 Porsgrunn in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Porsgrunn in May

Check the seasonal normals in Porsgrunn 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 6.6°C 11.6°C 16.0°C
Maximum temperature 9.3°C 14.0°C 18.2°C
Minimum temperature 3.9°C 9.2°C 13.8°C
Record maximum temperature 20.0°C
(2019)
25.0°C
(2018)
28.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature -7.0°C
(2013)
1.0°C
(2021)
7.0°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%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
16 day(s)
(53%)
Number of days below 0° 4 day(s)
(13%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 6.6°C 11.0°C 15.0°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 2.9°C 7.9°C 12.1°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 10.2°C 14.5°C 18.2°C
Wind
Wind speed 17 km/h 17 km/h 17 km/h
Wind temperature 1.1°C 7.5°C 12.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 43.0 mm 94.4 mm 82.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 9 day(s)
(30%)
15 day(s)
(48%)
15 day(s)
(50%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 3 day(s)
(9%)
5 day(s)
(18%)
5 day(s)
(15%)
Record precipitation in one day 40.2 mm
(2017)
40.8 mm
(2013)
76.0 mm
(2017)
Other weather data
Humidity 76% 75% 75%
Visibility 9.2 km 9.2 km 9.4 km
Cloud cover 40% 43% 36%
UV index 3 4 4
Daily sunshine 13h 14h 17h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h07 03h50 03h07
Sunset time 19h38 20h48 21h38
Day length 14h31 16h58 18h31
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 Porsgrunn in May?

Best activities in May
Nature and landscapes
Possible activities in May
Beach and swimmingBoat trip and cruise
Activities not recommended in May
Winter sports and snow
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Porsgrunn in May last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
7°C17°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
9°C15°C0.0 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
6°C15°C0.1 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
4°C12°C0.0 mm
5
Cloudy
2°C16°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
7°C15°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
6°C15°C0.0 mm
8
Partly Cloudy
7°C16°C0.0 mm
9
Cloudy
10°C16°C0.0 mm
10
Overcast
9°C15°C0.0 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
9°C16°C0.1 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
7°C20°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
12°C21°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
11°C17°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
7°C19°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
10°C21°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
12°C20°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
12°C20°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
10°C23°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
12°C22°C0.0 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
10°C15°C0.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
6°C13°C0.1 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
4°C13°C0.5 mm
24
Cloudy
9°C15°C0.2 mm
25
Light rain
11°C12°C9.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
10°C15°C0.7 mm
27
Light rain
10°C12°C5.7 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
8°C17°C0.0 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
9°C18°C0.2 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
11°C19°C0.8 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
11°C16°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Porsgrunn 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 Porsgrunn in May, which ranks this month 5th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 14°C during the day and 9°C at night, with about 94 mm of precipitation spread over 5 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: Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 49/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

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