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Os Weather in May

Os in May

The short of it: Os in May averages a high of 9 °C (49 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 17 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 0° · rain 45 mm · daylight 17 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Os an average May high of 9°, a low of 0° and some 45 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 9°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 17 h 47 min in mid-May, 183 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Os runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Røros, 12 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Os, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 20 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 47 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RørosTrøndelag12 km NE10°1°40 mm
TolgaInnlandet15 km SW11°1°39 mm
TynsetInnlandet33 km SW12°2°38 mm
AlvdalInnlandet53 km SW12°2°41 mm
FunäsdalenJämtland68 km E11°-1°43 mm
BerkåkTrøndelag72 km WNW12°2°42 mm
HovinTrøndelag85 km NW13°4°52 mm
LundamoTrøndelag87 km NNW13°4°53 mm

The Almanac · Os Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 9°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Os by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-12°46 mm12 km/h5 h 56 min✦
February-3°-12°37 mm11 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦
March-1°-9°29 mm12 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦
April4°-5°25 mm12 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦
May9°0°45 mm12 km/h17 h 47 min✦✦✦
June14°4°70 mm12 km/h19 h 56 min✦✦✦
July17°7°84 mm10 km/h18 h 58 min✦✦✦
August15°6°80 mm10 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦
September11°3°50 mm12 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
October4°-2°46 mm11 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
November-1°-7°42 mm10 km/h6 h 46 min✦✦
December-3°-11°40 mm10 km/h5 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Os in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Os in May?

Days average 9 °C (49 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 9°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is May a good time to visit Os?

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

How long are the days in Os in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 0 min in December to 19 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Os in May?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in May.

What should I pack for Os in May?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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