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Volda Weather in May

Volda in May

The short of it: Volda in May averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 17 h 41 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 13° · low 6° · rain 102 mm · daylight 17 h 41 min

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

Thirty years of records give Volda an average May high of 13°, a low of 6° and some 102 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 102 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 17 h 41 min in mid-May, 179 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, Volda runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Ørsta, 7 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

May in Volda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 41 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ØrstaMøre og Romsdal7 km NNE13°6°104 mm
UlsteinvikMøre og Romsdal25 km NNW11°5°99 mm
HareidMøre og Romsdal25 km N12°6°94 mm
NordfjordeidVestland26 km S13°6°111 mm
LarsnesMøre og Romsdal26 km WNW12°6°109 mm
SkarbøvikMøre og Romsdal36 km N12°6°78 mm
IkornnesMøre og Romsdal36 km NE13°7°98 mm
ÅlesundMøre og Romsdal37 km N11°6°87 mm

The Almanac · Volda 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 13°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 102 mm of rain.

Climate of Volda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°239 mm24 km/h6 h 3 min✦
February4°-1°207 mm22 km/h8 h 44 min✦
March5°-1°183 mm21 km/h11 h 32 min✦
April9°2°106 mm19 km/h14 h 42 min✦
May13°6°102 mm18 km/h17 h 41 min✦✦
June15°8°114 mm17 km/h19 h 45 min✦✦
July17°11°103 mm15 km/h18 h 49 min✦✦✦
August17°11°143 mm16 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦
September14°8°220 mm19 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
October10°5°213 mm21 km/h9 h 46 min✦
November7°2°207 mm22 km/h6 h 51 min✦
December4°0°236 mm23 km/h5 h 8 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Volda in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Volda in May?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 102 mm (4.0 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 102 mm of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Volda?

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

How long are the days in Volda in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 8 min in December to 19 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Volda in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Volda in May?

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

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