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Berlevåg Weather in May

Berlevåg in May

The short of it: Berlevåg in May averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about round the clock of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 37 mm · daylight round the clock

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

Thirty years of records give Berlevåg an average May high of 6°, a low of 1° and some 37 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 6°, with nights near 1°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about round the clock in mid-May, 468 minutes more than a month before. The evenings barely darken — the light lingers past ten.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Berlevåg runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Båtsfjord, 34 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Berlevåg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
round the clock
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BåtsfjordFinnmark34 km SE5°1°41 mm
MehamnFinnmark49 km WNW6°1°39 mm
KjøllefjordFinnmark64 km W5°1°36 mm
VadsøFinnmark91 km SSE6°2°34 mm
VardøFinnmark92 km SE6°2°33 mm
HonningsvågFinnmark114 km W5°3°39 mm
UtsjokiLapland131 km SW8°0°28 mm
KirkenesFinnmark131 km SSE7°1°36 mm

The Almanac · Berlevåg Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 6°, with nights near 1°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Berlevåg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-8°43 mm27 km/hnone — polar night✦✦
February-3°-9°35 mm26 km/h6 h 45 min✦✦
March-2°-7°41 mm24 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦
April2°-3°36 mm20 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
May6°1°37 mm19 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
June10°5°49 mm18 km/hround the clock✦✦
July14°8°57 mm16 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
August13°8°53 mm15 km/h18 h 30 min✦✦✦
September9°5°52 mm18 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦
October4°1°64 mm21 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
November1°-4°39 mm22 km/h2 h 21 min✦✦✦
December-1°-6°44 mm26 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Berlevåg in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Berlevåg in May?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 6°, with nights near 1°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is May a good time to visit Berlevåg?

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

How long are the days in Berlevåg in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about round the clock. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in January, last none — polar night.

Does it snow in Berlevåg in May?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in May.

What should I pack for Berlevåg in May?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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