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Tofte Weather in May

Tofte in May

The short of it: Tofte in May averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 17 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 7° · rain 58 mm · daylight 17 h 0 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tofte an average May high of 15°, a low of 7° and some 58 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 9th 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. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Tofte runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Svelvik, 12 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Tofte, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 0 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SvelvikBuskerud12 km NW15°7°60 mm
VestbyAkershus13 km ENE16°6°56 mm
MossØstfold13 km SSE16°7°55 mm
DrøbakAkershus14 km NNE16°7°54 mm
HortenVestfold15 km SSW16°8°57 mm
HolmestrandVestfold15 km WSW16°8°62 mm
SætreAkershus16 km N16°7°56 mm
GullhaugVestfold18 km WSW15°7°63 mm

The Almanac · Tofte Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Tofte by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°62 mm15 km/h6 h 47 min✦✦
February2°-4°46 mm16 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦
March5°-2°48 mm14 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°2°46 mm14 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦
May15°7°58 mm14 km/h17 h 0 min✦✦✦
June18°11°79 mm14 km/h18 h 38 min✦✦✦
July21°13°84 mm13 km/h17 h 56 min✦✦✦
August20°12°94 mm13 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
September15°9°89 mm15 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
October10°4°104 mm15 km/h10 h 0 min✦
November5°1°100 mm15 km/h7 h 28 min✦
December2°-3°73 mm15 km/h6 h 3 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tofte in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tofte in May?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Tofte?

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

How long are the days in Tofte 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 Tofte in May?

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

What should I pack for Tofte in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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