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Ulsteinvik Weather in May

Ulsteinvik in May

The short of it: Ulsteinvik in May averages a high of 11 °C (52 °F) and a low of 5 °C (42 °F), with 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 17 h 44 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 11° · low 5° · rain 99 mm · daylight 17 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ulsteinvik an average May high of 11°, a low of 5° and some 99 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 11°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 99 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 17 h 44 min in mid-May, 181 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, Ulsteinvik runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Hareid, 10 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Ulsteinvik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 44 min
Average wind
21 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HareidMøre og Romsdal10 km ENE12°6°94 mm
SkarbøvikMøre og Romsdal19 km NE12°6°78 mm
LarsnesMøre og Romsdal21 km SW12°6°109 mm
ÅlesundMøre og Romsdal21 km NE11°6°87 mm
ØrstaMøre og Romsdal22 km SE13°6°104 mm
NordstrandaMøre og Romsdal24 km NE12°6°74 mm
VoldaMøre og Romsdal25 km SSE13°6°102 mm
RoaldMøre og Romsdal30 km NNE12°6°68 mm

The Almanac · Ulsteinvik 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 11°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 99 mm of rain.

Climate of Ulsteinvik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°202 mm29 km/h5 h 59 min✦
February4°-1°181 mm27 km/h8 h 42 min✦
March5°0°167 mm25 km/h11 h 31 min✦
April8°2°100 mm22 km/h14 h 43 min✦
May11°5°99 mm21 km/h17 h 44 min✦✦
June14°8°113 mm20 km/h19 h 51 min✦✦
July16°10°104 mm18 km/h18 h 54 min✦✦
August16°11°151 mm18 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦
September14°8°216 mm23 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
October10°5°209 mm24 km/h9 h 45 min✦
November7°2°202 mm26 km/h6 h 48 min✦
December4°0°215 mm27 km/h5 h 3 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ulsteinvik in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ulsteinvik in May?

Days average 11 °C (52 °F) and nights 5 °C (42 °F), with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 11°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 99 mm of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Ulsteinvik?

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

How long are the days in Ulsteinvik in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 3 min in December to 19 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Ulsteinvik in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ulsteinvik in May?

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

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