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Leirvik Weather in May

Leirvik in May

The short of it: Leirvik in May averages a high of 14 °C (57 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 17 h 3 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 14° · low 7° · rain 118 mm · daylight 17 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Leirvik an average May high of 14°, a low of 7° and some 118 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 118 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 17 h 3 min in mid-May, 157 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, Leirvik runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Valvatna, 5 km to the WSW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Leirvik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 3 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ValvatnaVestland5 km WSW13°7°119 mm
SagvågVestland6 km W13°7°118 mm
SæbøvikVestland12 km E14°7°116 mm
RubbestadnesetVestland14 km WNW13°7°104 mm
SvortlandVestland18 km W13°7°92 mm
FitjarVestland18 km NNW13°7°100 mm
HolmeVestland24 km SW12°7°95 mm
LangevågVestland24 km SW13°7°105 mm

The Almanac · Leirvik 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 14°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 118 mm of rain.

Climate of Leirvik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°1°246 mm17 km/h6 h 43 min✦
February5°0°202 mm15 km/h9 h 3 min✦
March6°1°184 mm14 km/h11 h 35 min✦
April10°4°121 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦
May14°7°118 mm14 km/h17 h 3 min✦✦
June17°10°126 mm13 km/h18 h 44 min✦✦✦
July19°12°151 mm11 km/h18 h 0 min✦✦✦
August19°12°204 mm12 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
September16°10°230 mm13 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
October12°7°267 mm14 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
November8°4°261 mm15 km/h7 h 25 min✦
December6°2°292 mm15 km/h5 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Leirvik in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Leirvik in May?

Days average 14 °C (57 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 118 mm of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Leirvik?

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

How long are the days in Leirvik in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 3 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 59 min in December to 18 h 44 min in June.

Does it snow in Leirvik in May?

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

What should I pack for Leirvik in May?

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

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