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Varhaug Weather in May

Varhaug in May

The short of it: Varhaug in May averages a high of 13 °C (56 °F) and a low of 6 °C (44 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 16 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low 6° · rain 64 mm · daylight 16 h 48 min

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

Thirty years of records give Varhaug an average May high of 13°, a low of 6° and some 64 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 64 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 16 h 48 min in mid-May, 148 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Varhaug runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Nærbø, 5 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Varhaug, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 48 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NærbøRogaland5 km NNW14°6°66 mm
VigrestadRogaland5 km SSE13°6°65 mm
BryneRogaland13 km N14°7°66 mm
TimeRogaland13 km N14°6°69 mm
LyefjellRogaland14 km NNE14°6°75 mm
KleppeRogaland17 km N14°6°67 mm
OrstadRogaland19 km N14°6°68 mm
HellvikRogaland20 km SE14°7°75 mm

The Almanac · Varhaug Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 64 mm of rain.

Climate of Varhaug by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°130 mm24 km/h7 h 0 min✦
February4°-1°106 mm21 km/h9 h 12 min✦
March6°1°90 mm19 km/h11 h 36 min✦
April10°3°66 mm17 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦
May13°6°64 mm19 km/h16 h 48 min✦✦✦
June16°9°70 mm17 km/h18 h 20 min✦✦✦
July18°12°105 mm16 km/h17 h 40 min✦✦✦
August18°12°133 mm17 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
September16°10°141 mm20 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
October12°7°176 mm21 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦
November8°3°154 mm23 km/h7 h 39 min✦
December5°1°141 mm22 km/h6 h 19 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Varhaug in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Varhaug in May?

Days average 13 °C (56 °F) and nights 6 °C (44 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 64 mm of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Varhaug?

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

How long are the days in Varhaug in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 19 min in December to 18 h 20 min in June.

Does it snow in Varhaug in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Varhaug in May?

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

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