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Sveio Weather in May

Sveio in May

The short of it: Sveio in May averages a high of 13 °C (56 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 17 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low 7° · rain 113 mm · daylight 17 h 0 min

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

May in Sveio brings afternoons near 13° and nights around 7°, with about 113 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 113 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 17 h 0 min in mid-May, 155 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Sveio runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Langevåg, 10 km to the NW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Sveio, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 0 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LangevågVestland10 km NW13°7°105 mm
SkjoldRogaland14 km ESE13°6°121 mm
HaugesundRogaland15 km SSW13°7°90 mm
EikeRogaland16 km S13°7°97 mm
HolmeVestland16 km NW12°7°95 mm
VormedalRogaland21 km S13°7°90 mm
VisnesRogaland22 km SSW13°7°84 mm
TysværRogaland25 km SSE14°7°92 mm

The Almanac · Sveio Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 113 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Sveio by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°1°240 mm21 km/h6 h 47 min✦
February4°0°182 mm18 km/h9 h 5 min✦
March6°1°174 mm17 km/h11 h 35 min✦
April10°3°111 mm15 km/h14 h 25 min✦
May13°7°113 mm15 km/h17 h 0 min✦✦
June16°9°119 mm14 km/h18 h 38 min✦✦✦
July18°12°153 mm13 km/h17 h 56 min✦✦✦
August18°12°202 mm14 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
September15°10°220 mm16 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
October12°7°272 mm17 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
November8°4°262 mm18 km/h7 h 28 min✦
December5°1°283 mm18 km/h6 h 3 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sveio in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sveio in May?

Days average 13 °C (56 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 113 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sveio?

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

How long are the days in Sveio in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 3 min in December to 18 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Sveio in May?

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

What should I pack for Sveio in May?

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

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