Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
56°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Bergen
Norway · Europe
Cool days and some sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
56°F
Lows around 45°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
49°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
45%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 48° and nights feel near 40°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
37%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
49°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 55°F, easing to about 53°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning50°F
Rain30%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday55°F
Rain32%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon55°F
Rain32%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening53°F
Rain26%
Cloud60%
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% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 33 | 8.4 | 19 | 0.6 | 80 | 45 |
| Feb | 40 | 33 | 7.5 | 17 | 2.0 | 79 | 44 |
| Mar | 44 | 35 | 6.3 | 17 | 3.0 | 77 | 43 |
| Apr | 50 | 39 | 4.5 | 14 | 4.9 | 74 | 44 |
| May | 56 | 45 | 4.6 | 14 | 6.0 | 74 | 49 |
| Jun | 61 | 50 | 4.8 | 14 | 6.3 | 76 | 54 |
| Jul | 65 | 55 | 6.0 | 17 | 5.4 | 80 | 59 |
| Aug | 64 | 55 | 8.1 | 17 | 4.6 | 81 | 60 |
| Sep | 60 | 51 | 9.1 | 18 | 2.9 | 82 | 58 |
| Oct | 52 | 44 | 10.6 | 20 | 1.9 | 81 | 54 |
| Nov | 45 | 38 | 9.3 | 19 | 0.9 | 80 | 50 |
| Dec | 41 | 34 | 9.3 | 19 | 0.4 | 81 | 47 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
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