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Larvik Weather in May

Larvik in May

The short of it: Larvik in May averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 16 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 9° · rain 68 mm · daylight 16 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Larvik an average May high of 15°, a low of 9° and some 68 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 9°. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 53 min in mid-May, 151 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Larvik runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Stavern, 6 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Larvik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 53 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
StavernVestfold6 km S15°9°67 mm
SandefjordVestfold14 km NE16°9°60 mm
TjømeVestfold21 km ENE14°9°49 mm
PorsgrunnTelemark24 km WNW17°9°67 mm
StokkeVestfold24 km NE15°9°58 mm
MelsomvikVestfold26 km NE15°9°56 mm
HerreTelemark28 km WNW16°9°66 mm
SkienTelemark30 km NW17°9°66 mm

The Almanac · Larvik Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
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 68 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Larvik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-2°89 mm18 km/h6 h 54 min✦
February2°-2°64 mm18 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦
March5°0°62 mm16 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°4°53 mm15 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦
May15°9°68 mm15 km/h16 h 53 min✦✦✦
June19°13°84 mm15 km/h18 h 28 min✦✦✦
July21°15°89 mm14 km/h17 h 48 min✦✦✦
August20°14°115 mm15 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
September16°11°120 mm17 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°6°134 mm17 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
November5°2°137 mm18 km/h7 h 34 min✦
December2°-1°102 mm17 km/h6 h 12 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Larvik in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Larvik in May?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 9°. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Larvik?

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

How long are the days in Larvik in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 12 min in December to 18 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Larvik in May?

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

What should I pack for Larvik in May?

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

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