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Kvelde Weather in May

Kvelde in May

The short of it: Kvelde in May averages a high of 15 °C (60 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 16 h 55 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 15° · low 9° · rain 72 mm · daylight 16 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Kvelde an average May high of 15°, a low of 9° and some 72 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 9°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 55 min in mid-May, 152 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, Kvelde runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Sandefjord, 16 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Kvelde, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 22 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 55 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SandefjordVestfold16 km ESE16°9°60 mm
LarvikVestfold16 km SSE15°9°68 mm
PorsgrunnTelemark19 km WSW17°9°67 mm
StokkeVestfold19 km E15°9°58 mm
SkienTelemark21 km W17°9°66 mm
MelsomvikVestfold21 km E15°9°56 mm
StavernVestfold22 km S15°9°67 mm
SemVestfold23 km ENE16°9°59 mm

The Almanac · Kvelde 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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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 9°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Kvelde by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-2°82 mm13 km/h6 h 52 min✦
February2°-2°59 mm13 km/h9 h 8 min✦✦
March6°0°59 mm12 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°4°50 mm12 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
May15°9°72 mm13 km/h16 h 55 min✦✦
June19°13°88 mm13 km/h18 h 31 min✦✦✦
July21°15°93 mm12 km/h17 h 50 min✦✦✦
August20°14°114 mm12 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦
September16°10°123 mm13 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°6°136 mm12 km/h10 h 2 min✦
November5°2°138 mm13 km/h7 h 32 min✦
December1°-2°92 mm12 km/h6 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kvelde in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kvelde in May?

Days average 15 °C (60 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 9°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Kvelde?

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

How long are the days in Kvelde in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 10 min in December to 18 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Kvelde in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kvelde in May?

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

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