SeasonMapHemsedal weather in May
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May in Hemsedal: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Hemsedal · #1233 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Hemsedal climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Rainfall | 69 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 17.4 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13.6 cm / 5.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal'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 weatherHemsedal's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
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What's on in Hemsedal in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Between the seasons
5 May – 18 Jun · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresOnce the lifts stop in May the village shuts down until the summer trails dry out: half the restaurants closed, the high road still patchy with snow. Cheap and empty, with very little open.
- Season
Ski season
20 Nov – 3 May · usuallyLifts run from about the end of November to the start of May, held together by snowmaking at the bottom and height at the top. The valley floor can look bare in April while the upper mountain is still fine. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Hemsedal — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Hemsedal?
Hemsedal in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Hemsedal?
- May in Hemsedal: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Hemsedal on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Hemsedal in May?
- In May, Hemsedal averages a daily high of 8°C and a low of 0.5°C, with about 68.9 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hemsedal in May?
- Hemsedal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in May.
- Does it snow in Hemsedal in May?
- Hemsedal sees roughly 13.6 cm of snowfall in May.
Other months in Hemsedal
Warmer or cooler than Hemsedal in May
Similar destinations in Northern Europe — May
Within 300 km: Geiranger's Dalsnibba and Eagle Road open around 20 May – 5 Nov, and Oslo's Constitution Day, 17 May on 17 May.