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Espeland Weather in May

Espeland in May

The short of it: Espeland in May averages a high of 12 °C (54 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain and about 17 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low 6° · rain 142 mm · daylight 17 h 12 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Espeland brings afternoons near 12° and nights around 6°, with about 142 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 12°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 142 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 17 h 12 min in mid-May, 162 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Espeland runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Indre Arna, 4 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Espeland, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 20 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 12 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Indre ArnaVestland4 km N14°6°123 mm
BergenVestland8 km W14°7°112 mm
Ytre ArnaVestland9 km NNW14°7°121 mm
NesttunVestland9 km SW14°7°117 mm
EidsvågVestland10 km NW13°7°114 mm
FlaktveitVestland11 km NNW14°6°118 mm
ÅsaneVestland13 km NW13°6°120 mm
TertnesVestland13 km NW14°7°105 mm

The Almanac · Espeland Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 12°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 142 mm of rain.

Climate of Espeland by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°0°312 mm21 km/h6 h 34 min✦
February3°-1°270 mm18 km/h8 h 59 min✦
March5°0°243 mm18 km/h11 h 34 min✦
April9°2°162 mm16 km/h14 h 30 min✦
May12°6°142 mm15 km/h17 h 12 min✦✦
June15°8°161 mm15 km/h18 h 57 min✦✦
July17°11°194 mm13 km/h18 h 12 min✦✦✦
August17°11°248 mm14 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦
September14°9°294 mm17 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦
October9°5°314 mm18 km/h9 h 56 min✦
November6°3°310 mm19 km/h7 h 17 min✦
December4°0°347 mm19 km/h5 h 47 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Espeland in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Espeland in May?

Days average 12 °C (54 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 12°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 142 mm of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Espeland?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Espeland in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 12 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 47 min in December to 18 h 57 min in June.

Does it snow in Espeland in May?

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

What should I pack for Espeland in May?

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

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