The climate of Stavanger in May is humid. An average of 118 mm precipitation is recorded over 16 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in April, an average of 100 mm is recorded over 16 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Stavanger in May, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 11°C, while the minimum falls to about 9°C. The month's average temperature is 10°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Stavanger in May: 20°C as a maximum in 2018 and -3°C as a minimum in 2020.
In May, the days last on average 16:56 in Stavanger. The sun rises around 04:06 and sets around 21:02.
With unfavorable weather, the month of May is not the most recommended month to travel to Stavanger in Norway.
In May, the most favorable activities in Stavanger are: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes, Nightlife and Gastronomy.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Beach and swimming, Animal observation and Boat trip and cruise.