Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
47°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Alta
Norway · Europe
Cold days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
47°F
Lows around 35°F
Precipitation
14 days/mo
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
45%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
12.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 39° and nights feel near 31°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
23%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 46°F, easing to about 44°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning43°F
Rain30%
Cloud79%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday46°F
Rain31%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon46°F
Rain28%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening44°F
Rain23%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 11 | 1.7 | 10 | 0.0 | 84 |
| Feb | 22 | 11 | 1.5 | 10 | 2.6 | 83 |
| Mar | 29 | 16 | 1.6 | 11 | 6.8 | 79 |
| Apr | 38 | 25 | 1.6 | 12 | 10.2 | 76 |
| May | 47 | 35 | 2.2 | 14 | 12.6 | 73 |
| Jun | 57 | 45 | 2.9 | 14 | 12.5 | 72 |
| Jul | 64 | 51 | 3.0 | 14 | 11.5 | 76 |
| Aug | 61 | 48 | 2.9 | 13 | 8.8 | 80 |
| Sep | 52 | 42 | 2.5 | 13 | 6.4 | 83 |
| Oct | 40 | 32 | 2.1 | 13 | 3.1 | 86 |
| Nov | 30 | 20 | 1.6 | 10 | 0.3 | 86 |
| Dec | 24 | 14 | 1.6 | 10 | 0.0 | 85 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology