Rjukan in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rjukan in may 2024
The weather in Rjukan in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 333.9cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
27%
14%
13%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
28%
17%
10%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
23%
18%
13%
Weather at 3am
36°F
28%
22%
20%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rjukan in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rjukan in may.
The climate of Rjukan in may is very bad
The climate in may in Rjukan is wet (with 4in of precipitation over 6 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.3in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is quite cold in this city this month. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. The minimum is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Rjukan is 43°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Rjukan in may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2017. You need to prepare to have about 7 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 23% of time.
In may in Rjukan, the days on average last 17:08. Sunrise is at 03:49 and sets at 20:57.
May: another location in Norway?
If you want to go to Norway in may, there are destinations with better weather than Rjukan:
In may, Drammen has good weather.
Finally, Oslo, Flekkefjord, Hamar, Kristiansand, Sandefjord and Steinkjer have a tolerable climate, but better than Rjukan.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rjukan in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (21%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 333.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:49 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 17:08 | ||||
| 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 Rjukan in may 2023:
25°F to 36°F
25°F to 36°F
25°F to 34°F
23°F to 31°F
23°F to 34°F
25°F to 38°F
29°F to 41°F
31°F to 40°F
34°F to 34°F
34°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
29°F to 41°F
36°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
41°F to 47°F
43°F to 54°F
36°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
40°F to 52°F
36°F to 45°F
38°F to 50°F
41°F to 65°F
45°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Norway in may
Cities near Rjukan:
| Seljord in may | tolerable weather |
| Notodden in may | bad weather |
| Kongsberg in may | tolerable weather |
| Hardangervidda National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Geilo in may | very bad weather |
| Drammen in may | good weather |
| Skien in may | tolerable weather |
| Valle in may | tolerable weather |
| Honefoss in may | tolerable weather |
| Porsgrunn in may | tolerable weather |
| Trolltunga in may | very bad weather |
| Hemsedal in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Rjukan
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Weather data for Rjukan in may:
Weather data for Rjukan for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rjukan. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rjukan 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 Rjukan.