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Sjølyststranda Weather in May

Sjølyststranda in May

The short of it: Sjølyststranda in May averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 17 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 7° · rain 53 mm · daylight 17 h 5 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & April

Thirty years of records give Sjølyststranda an average May high of 16°, a low of 7° and some 53 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 17 h 5 min in mid-May, 158 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Sjølyststranda runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Lysaker, 3 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Sjølyststranda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 5 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LysakerAkershus3 km WSW16°7°52 mm
OsloOslo4 km ESE17°7°51 mm
EnsjøOslo6 km E17°7°52 mm
NesoddtangenAkershus7 km S15°7°51 mm
BillingstadAkershus12 km WSW16°7°62 mm
SkuiAkershus13 km W15°6°62 mm
AskerAkershus17 km SW16°7°62 mm
GreverudAkershus18 km SSE15°6°53 mm

The Almanac · Sjølyststranda Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Sjølyststranda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°52 mm13 km/h6 h 41 min✦✦
February2°-4°38 mm12 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦✦
March5°-2°43 mm12 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
April11°2°41 mm12 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
May16°7°53 mm13 km/h17 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
June20°11°75 mm12 km/h18 h 47 min✦✦✦
July22°13°83 mm11 km/h18 h 3 min✦✦✦
August21°12°95 mm11 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
September16°8°82 mm12 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
October9°4°85 mm12 km/h9 h 58 min✦
November5°0°86 mm12 km/h7 h 23 min✦
December2°-3°59 mm12 km/h5 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sjølyststranda in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sjølyststranda in May?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sjølyststranda?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Sjølyststranda in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 5 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 56 min in December to 18 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Sjølyststranda in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sjølyststranda in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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