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Melhus Weather in May

Melhus in May

The short of it: Melhus in May averages a high of 14 °C (56 °F) and a low of 5 °C (40 °F), with 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 18 h 2 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 14° · low 5° · rain 55 mm · daylight 18 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Melhus an average May high of 14°, a low of 5° and some 55 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 18 h 2 min in mid-May, 192 minutes more than a month before. The evenings barely darken — the light lingers past ten.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Melhus runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Tanem, 9 km to the ENE, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Melhus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
18 h 2 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TanemTrøndelag9 km ENE13°4°59 mm
SkaunTrøndelag12 km WSW12°4°60 mm
LundamoTrøndelag15 km S13°4°53 mm
TrondheimTrøndelag17 km NNE13°5°58 mm
HovinTrøndelag20 km S13°4°52 mm
OrkangerTrøndelag22 km W13°4°65 mm
MalvikTrøndelag26 km NE13°5°56 mm
HommelvikTrøndelag29 km ENE12°4°59 mm

The Almanac · Melhus Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Melhus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°73 mm16 km/h5 h 39 min✦
February2°-3°69 mm14 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
March5°-2°66 mm13 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦
April10°2°49 mm12 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦
May14°5°55 mm12 km/h18 h 2 min✦✦✦
June16°8°80 mm11 km/h20 h 24 min✦✦✦
July19°10°78 mm10 km/h19 h 19 min✦✦✦
August19°10°85 mm10 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦
September15°7°83 mm12 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
October9°3°78 mm13 km/h9 h 39 min✦
November5°0°64 mm14 km/h6 h 32 min✦✦
December2°-3°78 mm14 km/h4 h 38 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Melhus in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Melhus in May?

Days average 14 °C (56 °F) and nights 5 °C (40 °F), with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Melhus?

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

How long are the days in Melhus in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 18 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 4 h 38 min in December to 20 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Melhus in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Melhus in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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