May weather forecast
Honningsvåg, Norway

May

Weather in May

May brings a substantial thaw, with temperatures soaring as high as 7°C (44.6°F). With the retreat of icy winds, hints of spring become evident. The landscape transitions with blooming flora painting the city with a brilliant palette. The sea temperature remains on the cool side but starts reflecting a gentle incline. Often described as a 'midnight sun' city, the daylight peaks at an impressive 22.9 hours and elevates the beauty of nature to unimaginable scales.

Temperature

May's onset in Honningsvåg brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 3°C (37.4°F) in April to a chilly 7°C (44.6°F). In Honningsvåg, the May nights cool down to an average low of -1°C (30.2°F).

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Honningsvåg is May, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically collects 41mm (1.61") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Honningsvåg, the average seawater temperature in May is 5.4°C (41.7°F).
Note: Swimming in 5.4°C (41.7°F) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling, and going below 10°C (50°F) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 7h and 25min.

Sunshine

In Honningsvåg, the average sunshine in May is 23h.

Frequently asked questions

Is May cold in Honningsvåg?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F) and a low-temperature of -1°C (30.2°F).
What is the driest month in Honningsvåg?
The month with the least rainfall in Honningsvåg is May, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically collects 41mm (1.61") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in May in Honningsvåg?
In Honningsvåg, Norway, in May, during 16 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the sea water temperature in May in Honningsvåg?
In Honningsvåg, in May, the average water temperature is 5.4°C (41.7°F). Swimming in 5.4°C (41.7°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
What is the average length of the day in May in Honningsvåg?
In Honningsvåg, the average day length in May is 7h and 25min.
How many hours of sunshine does Honningsvåg have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May in Honningsvåg is 23h.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average temperature in May
Honningsvåg, Norway
  • Average high temperature in May: 7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13°C).

Average rainfall in May
Honningsvåg, Norway
  • Average rainfall in May: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (41mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Honningsvåg, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (26 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (15 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Honningsvåg, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in May: 5.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.4°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Honningsvåg, Norway
  • Average daylight in May: 7h and 2min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 42min).
The months with the shortest days are June, July and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 23h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 24h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h).

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