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Sande Weather in May

Sande in May

The short of it: Sande in May averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain and about 17 h 27 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 7° · rain 134 mm · daylight 17 h 27 min

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

May in Sande brings afternoons near 13° and nights around 7°, with about 134 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 134 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 17 h 27 min in mid-May, 171 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, Sande runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Førde, 14 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Sande, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 27 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FørdeVestland14 km NNE13°7°125 mm
HøyangerVestland19 km SE10°5°135 mm
NaustdalVestland21 km NNW14°7°127 mm
DaleVestland22 km WNW13°7°161 mm
BalestrandVestland42 km ESE12°6°90 mm
FlorøVestland51 km NW13°8°124 mm
VikVestland51 km SE13°6°75 mm
SandaneVestland54 km NNE14°6°82 mm

The Almanac · Sande 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 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 134 mm of rain.

Climate of Sande by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°0°319 mm18 km/h6 h 18 min✦
February2°-1°278 mm16 km/h8 h 51 min✦
March4°0°237 mm15 km/h11 h 33 min✦
April9°3°144 mm15 km/h14 h 36 min✦
May13°7°134 mm14 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦
June16°10°147 mm14 km/h19 h 21 min✦✦
July18°12°154 mm12 km/h18 h 31 min✦✦✦
August17°12°197 mm12 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦
September14°9°297 mm15 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
October9°6°284 mm16 km/h9 h 51 min✦
November5°3°293 mm16 km/h7 h 4 min✦
December2°0°327 mm16 km/h5 h 28 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sande in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sande in May?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 134 mm of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Sande?

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

How long are the days in Sande in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 28 min in December to 19 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Sande in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sande in May?

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

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