Oslo Weather in May
Norway · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high15°C (59°F)
Avg low6°C (42°F)
Rainfall86 mm (3.4 in)
RatingFair 6.3/10
Expect mild days in Oslo in May: the average high is 15°C (59°F) and the average low is 6°C (42°F). May is spring in Norway. The month is moderately rainy, with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain spread over 14 days. You get roughly 16.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Oslo?
May is a fair time to visit Oslo (6.3/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in June.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 15°C (59°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 6°C (42°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (51°F) |
| Rainfall | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 68% |
| Daylight | 16.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 1.2 km/h |
| vs April | 6°C warmer than April, with 30 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Oslo in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Oslo weather in other months
Jan-3°C / -8°C77 mmPoorFeb-2°C / -7°C66 mmPoorMar3°C / -4°C59 mmPoorApr9°C / 1°C56 mmFairMay15°C / 6°C86 mmFairJun19°C / 10°C92 mmGoodJul21°C / 13°C116 mmFairAug19°C / 11°C128 mmFairSep16°C / 8°C100 mmFairOct9°C / 3°C104 mmPoorNov3°C / -1°C96 mmPoorDec-2°C / -7°C81 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit OsloJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Barcelona24°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Valencia26°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Athens25°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Palermo24°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Malaga21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Bergen13°C · 139 mm
- Stockholm15°C · 53 mm
- Copenhagen15°C · 46 mm
- Mariehamn10°C · 41 mm
- Hamburg18°C · 63 mm
- Gdansk15°C · 52 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.