May weather forecastMandal, Norway

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a fresh month in Mandal, Norway, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.9°C (46.2°F) and max 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Temperature

May's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F) in April to a cool 12.1°C (53.8°F). May records a small disparity from daytime temperatures, marking an average low-temperature of 7.9°C (46.2°F) in Mandal.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Mandal are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Mandal, during May, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. In Mandal, Norway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.5 days and collects up to 712mm (28.03") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Mandal.

Sea temperature

In Mandal, Norway, the average seawater temperature in May is 10°C (50°F).
Note: Swimming in 10°C (50°F) feels unbearing at 13°C (55.4°F) and can be life-risking below 10°C (50°F), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.

Daylight

In Mandal, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 21:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:37 and sunset at 22:18 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mandal are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Mandal experiences an average high-temperature of 12.1°C (53.8°F) and a low-temperature of 7.9°C (46.2°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Mandal, Norway, are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

In Mandal, Norway, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

In Mandal, in May, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation.

In Mandal, Norway, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, in Mandal, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In May, the average sea temperature is 10°C (50°F). Swimming in 10°C (50°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

The average day length in May in Mandal, Norway, is 16h and 44min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 21:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:37 and sunset at 22:18 CEST.

In Mandal, Norway, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Mandal.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average high temperature in May: 12.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (2.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0°C).

Average pressure in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average wind speed in May: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (25.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (18.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average rainfall in May: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (89mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (32mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (58mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in May: 10°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.3°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 42min

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: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7 days).

Average UV index in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Mandal, Norway

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).