Oslo weather in May

May in Oslo: cool, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Oslo · #326 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Oslo climate normals — May

Daytime high15°C / 59°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low6°C / 42°F
Feels like (high)13°C / 55°F
Rainfall82 mm / 3.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity64%💧 humid
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine11.6 h/day
Daylight17.2 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall2.9 cm / 1.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)43🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Oslo in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Oslo?
May in Oslo: cool, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Oslo on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Oslo in May?
In May, Oslo averages a daily high of 15.2°C and a low of 5.7°C, with about 82 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Oslo in May?
Oslo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.
Does it snow in Oslo in May?
Oslo sees roughly 2.9 cm of snowfall in May.

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