Weather in May
Temperature
May in Kristiansand brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a chilly 8.9°C (48°F) in April to a moderate 14.3°C (57.7°F). In the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 5.6°C (42.1°F).Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout May, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kristiansand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129 days and collects up to 1299mm (51.14") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Kristiansand, snow does not fall in April through October.Sea temperature
In Kristiansand, in May, the average water temperature is 10.2°C (50.4°F).Note: Unprotected swimming in 10.2°C (50.4°F) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 10°C (50°F), leading to hyperventilation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 16h and 46min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 21:17. On the last day of May, in Kristiansand, sunrise is at 04:33 and sunset at 22:17 CEST.
Sunshine
In Kristiansand, the average sunshine in May is 7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Kristiansand is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kristiansand, Norway
- Average high temperature in May: 14.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 5.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.1°C).
Average rainfall in May
Kristiansand, Norway
- Average rainfall in May: 86mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (164mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (59mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Kristiansand, Norway
- Average rainfall days in May: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March and April (8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kristiansand, Norway
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (200mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Kristiansand, Norway
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Kristiansand, Norway
- Average sea temperature in May: 10.2°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.3°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kristiansand, Norway
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 1h).
Average UV index in May
Kristiansand, Norway
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 0).
Kristiansand, Norway
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