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Sandane Weather in May

Sandane in May

The short of it: Sandane in May averages a high of 14 °C (58 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 17 h 34 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 6° · rain 82 mm · daylight 17 h 34 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sandane an average May high of 14°, a low of 6° and some 82 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 82 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 17 h 34 min in mid-May, 175 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, Sandane runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Nordfjordeid, 20 km to the NW, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Sandane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 34 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NordfjordeidVestland20 km NW13°6°111 mm
StrynVestland30 km ENE13°5°74 mm
NaustdalVestland39 km SW14°7°127 mm
FørdeVestland40 km SSW13°7°125 mm
VoldaMøre og Romsdal42 km N13°6°102 mm
ØrstaMøre og Romsdal48 km N13°6°104 mm
SvelgenVestland48 km W11°6°150 mm
SandeVestland54 km SSW13°7°134 mm

The Almanac · Sandane Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 82 mm of rain.

Climate of Sandane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°207 mm18 km/h6 h 10 min✦
February3°-2°173 mm17 km/h8 h 47 min✦
March5°-1°151 mm15 km/h11 h 32 min✦
April9°2°84 mm15 km/h14 h 39 min✦
May14°6°82 mm14 km/h17 h 34 min✦✦
June17°9°104 mm13 km/h19 h 34 min✦✦✦
July19°12°99 mm12 km/h18 h 41 min✦✦✦
August18°11°123 mm12 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
September14°8°187 mm14 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
October10°5°181 mm15 km/h9 h 48 min✦
November5°1°182 mm16 km/h6 h 57 min✦
December3°-2°209 mm17 km/h5 h 17 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sandane in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sandane in May?

Days average 14 °C (58 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 82 mm of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Sandane?

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

How long are the days in Sandane in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 17 min in December to 19 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Sandane in May?

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

What should I pack for Sandane in May?

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

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