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Ørsta Weather in May

Ørsta in May

The short of it: Ørsta in May averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 17 h 42 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 13° · low 6° · rain 104 mm · daylight 17 h 42 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ørsta an average May high of 13°, a low of 6° and some 104 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 17 h 42 min in mid-May, 180 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, Ørsta runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Volda, 7 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Ørsta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 42 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VoldaMøre og Romsdal7 km SSW13°6°102 mm
HareidMøre og Romsdal20 km NNW12°6°94 mm
UlsteinvikMøre og Romsdal22 km NW11°5°99 mm
LarsnesMøre og Romsdal29 km W12°6°109 mm
SkarbøvikMøre og Romsdal30 km N12°6°78 mm
IkornnesMøre og Romsdal30 km NE13°7°98 mm
ÅlesundMøre og Romsdal30 km N11°6°87 mm
NordfjordeidVestland33 km SSW13°6°111 mm

The Almanac · Ørsta 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 13°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Ørsta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-1°232 mm23 km/h6 h 2 min✦
February3°-2°204 mm22 km/h8 h 43 min✦
March5°-1°182 mm20 km/h11 h 31 min✦
April9°2°109 mm18 km/h14 h 42 min✦
May13°6°104 mm18 km/h17 h 42 min✦✦
June15°8°115 mm17 km/h19 h 47 min✦✦
July18°11°103 mm15 km/h18 h 51 min✦✦✦
August17°11°142 mm15 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦
September14°8°218 mm18 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
October10°5°209 mm20 km/h9 h 46 min✦
November6°2°201 mm21 km/h6 h 50 min✦
December3°-1°229 mm22 km/h5 h 7 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ørsta in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ørsta in May?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ørsta?

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

How long are the days in Ørsta in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 7 min in December to 19 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Ørsta in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ørsta in May?

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

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