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Gvarv Weather in May

Gvarv in May

The short of it: Gvarv in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 16 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 7° · rain 63 mm · daylight 16 h 58 min

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

Thirty years of records give Gvarv an average May high of 17°, a low of 7° and some 63 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 7th 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, Gvarv runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Bø, 6 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Gvarv, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 20 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
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
BøTelemark6 km WNW17°7°67 mm
LundeTelemark11 km SSW17°7°66 mm
UlefossTelemark13 km SSE16°8°64 mm
NotoddenTelemark20 km NNE17°7°57 mm
SkienTelemark32 km SE17°9°66 mm
SiljanTelemark32 km ESE15°8°70 mm
SeljordTelemark33 km WNW16°5°73 mm
PrestestrandaTelemark33 km SSW16°7°74 mm
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The Almanac · Gvarv Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Gvarv by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°63 mm5 km/h6 h 49 min✦✦
February2°-5°38 mm6 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦✦
March6°-3°42 mm6 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April12°2°43 mm7 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°63 mm8 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°79 mm8 km/h18 h 35 min✦✦✦
July22°13°89 mm7 km/h17 h 53 min✦✦✦
August21°12°103 mm6 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
September17°8°95 mm6 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°4°99 mm5 km/h10 h 1 min✦
November4°0°102 mm5 km/h7 h 30 min✦
December1°-4°63 mm5 km/h6 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gvarv in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gvarv in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Gvarv?

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

How long are the days in Gvarv 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 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Gvarv in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gvarv in May?

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

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