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Bø Weather in May

Bø in May

The short of it: Bø in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 16 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 7° · rain 67 mm · daylight 16 h 58 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & July

May in Bø brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 7°, with about 67 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 58 min in mid-May, 154 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Bø runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Gvarv, 6 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Bø, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 21 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 58 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GvarvTelemark6 km ESE17°7°63 mm
LundeTelemark13 km S17°7°66 mm
UlefossTelemark18 km SE16°8°64 mm
NotoddenTelemark19 km NNE17°7°57 mm
SeljordTelemark26 km WNW16°5°73 mm
KviteseidTelemark33 km W17°5°68 mm
PrestestrandaTelemark35 km S16°7°74 mm
SkienTelemark38 km SE17°9°66 mm

The Almanac · Bø Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Bø by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°68 mm5 km/h6 h 49 min✦
February2°-5°42 mm6 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦
March6°-3°46 mm6 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April12°2°46 mm7 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
May17°7°67 mm8 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°84 mm8 km/h18 h 36 min✦✦✦
July22°12°93 mm7 km/h17 h 54 min✦✦✦
August21°11°109 mm6 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
September16°8°99 mm6 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°3°102 mm5 km/h10 h 1 min✦
November4°-1°106 mm5 km/h7 h 29 min✦
December0°-5°66 mm5 km/h6 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bø in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bø in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Bø?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Bø in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 6 min in December to 18 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Bø in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bø in May?

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

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