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Bangsund Weather in May

Bangsund in May

The short of it: Bangsund in May averages a high of 11 °C (52 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 18 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 6° · rain 68 mm · daylight 18 h 25 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Bangsund an average May high of 11°, a low of 6° and some 68 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 11°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 68 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 18 h 25 min in mid-May, 207 minutes more than a month before. The evenings barely darken — the light lingers past ten.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Bangsund runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Namsos, 9 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

May in Bangsund, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
18 h 25 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NamsosTrøndelag9 km NNE11°6°72 mm
SkageTrøndelag19 km ENE12°6°68 mm
RanemslettaTrøndelag29 km ENE12°6°64 mm
MalmTrøndelag36 km SSW12°6°63 mm
SteinkjerTrøndelag42 km S13°6°62 mm
GrongTrøndelag45 km E13°5°65 mm
SnåaseTrøndelag50 km ESE12°4°58 mm
SparbuTrøndelag53 km S13°6°65 mm

The Almanac · Bangsund Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 11°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 68 mm of rain.

Climate of Bangsund by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-1°140 mm19 km/h5 h 13 min✦
February1°-3°114 mm18 km/h8 h 22 min✦
March3°-1°108 mm17 km/h11 h 28 min✦
April9°3°75 mm15 km/h14 h 59 min✦
May11°6°68 mm15 km/h18 h 25 min✦✦✦
June15°9°97 mm14 km/h21 h 14 min✦✦
July19°12°83 mm13 km/h19 h 53 min✦✦✦
August18°12°98 mm12 km/h16 h 25 min✦✦✦
September14°9°137 mm14 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦
October8°4°127 mm15 km/h9 h 31 min✦
November4°1°110 mm17 km/h6 h 12 min✦
December2°-1°130 mm17 km/h4 h 3 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bangsund in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bangsund in May?

Days average 11 °C (52 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 11°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 68 mm of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Bangsund?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Bangsund in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 18 h 25 min. The days are lengthening — from 4 h 3 min in December to 21 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Bangsund in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bangsund in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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