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Vennesla Weather in May

Vennesla in May

The short of it: Vennesla in May averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 16 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 6° · rain 87 mm · daylight 16 h 43 min

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

May in Vennesla brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 6°, with about 87 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 43 min in mid-May, 145 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Vennesla runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Justvik, 9 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Vennesla, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 43 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JustvikAgder9 km SSE15°6°78 mm
TveitAgder10 km ESE15°6°77 mm
KristiansandAgder14 km S15°7°77 mm
NodelandAgder15 km SSW14°7°83 mm
BirkelandAgder17 km ENE15°6°78 mm
SøgneAgder22 km SSW14°7°81 mm
LillesandAgder24 km E15°7°63 mm
JordtveitAgder31 km E15°7°61 mm
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The Almanac · Vennesla Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Vennesla by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°173 mm18 km/h7 h 5 min✦
February3°-3°127 mm18 km/h9 h 14 min✦
March6°-1°101 mm17 km/h11 h 36 min✦
April10°2°75 mm16 km/h14 h 18 min✦
May15°6°87 mm16 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦
June18°10°106 mm16 km/h18 h 13 min✦✦✦
July21°12°108 mm15 km/h17 h 35 min✦✦✦
August20°12°146 mm15 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
September16°9°172 mm17 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
October11°5°202 mm17 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
November6°1°206 mm18 km/h7 h 43 min✦
December3°-2°180 mm17 km/h6 h 25 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vennesla in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vennesla in May?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Vennesla?

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

How long are the days in Vennesla in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 25 min in December to 18 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Vennesla in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vennesla in May?

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

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