May weather forecastStavanger, Norway

May

Weather in May

Experiencing a significant rise in temperatures, May continues to brighten up Stavanger, building on the spring atmosphere established in April. The lengthy daylight hours give residents ample time to venture outdoors and soak up the increasing warmth. Notably absent during this period is the snowfall, and the sea temperatures start becoming agreeable. Despite the increase in temperatures, rainfall remains consistent, underscoring an inherent wet trait of the city. The average daily temperatures range from a pleasant 7.8°C (46°F) to 10.5°C (50.9°F), adding a bit more warmth to Stavanger weather.

Temperature

Stavanger's weather in May, with an average high-temperature of a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F), subtly shifts from April's 8°C (46.4°F). Stavanger reports an average low-temperature of 7.8°C (46°F) during the subtly cooler May nights.

Humidity

In Stavanger, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Stavanger, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation. In Stavanger, during the entire year, the rain falls for 210.4 days and collects up to 1002mm (39.45") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Stavanger, in May, the average water temperature is 9.4°C (48.9°F).
Note: Without suitable protection, venturing into 9.4°C (48.9°F) waters cooler than 10°C (50°F) can lead to pronounced cold shock and rapid breaths.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Stavanger is 16h and 57min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 21:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset at 22:33 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Stavanger, Norway, is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Stavanger, Norway, vary between a high-temperature of 10.5°C (50.9°F) and a low-temperature of 7.8°C (46°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Stavanger, Norway, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.

In Stavanger, snow does not fall in May through October.

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

In Stavanger, the average seawater temperature in May is 9.4°C (48.9°F). Swimming in 9.4°C (48.9°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

In May, the average day length in Stavanger, Norway, is 16h and 57min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 21:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset at 22:33 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Stavanger is 9.5h.

The months with the highest UV index in Stavanger, Norway, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Stavanger, Norway, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

8°C

10.5°C

13.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19.2km/h

19.6km/h

18.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.8

0.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.1

14.1

14.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average high temperature in May: 10.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (3.7°C).

Average low temperature in May: 7.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average pressure in May: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average wind speed in May: 18.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (27.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average rainfall in May: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (130mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (43mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average sea temperature in May: 9.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.6°C).

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

Average daylight in May: 17h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in May
Stavanger, Norway

Average visibility in May: 10km

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