SeasonMapBodø weather in May
Norway
May in Bodø: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Bodø · #1014 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bodø climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 9°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sea temperature | 7°C / 45°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 20.3 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 21.3 cm / 8.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bodø in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bodø's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherBodø's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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What's on in Bodø in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Midnight sun
20.3 hours of daylight a day; the sun barely sets.
from the climate normals
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Bodø in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Bodø?
- May in Bodø: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Bodø on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Bodø in May?
- In May, Bodø averages a daily high of 8.5°C and a low of 3°C, with about 118.6 mm of rain over roughly 16.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bodø in May?
- Bodø has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in May.
- Does it snow in Bodø in May?
- Bodø sees roughly 21.3 cm of snowfall in May.