Stavanger weather in May
May in Stavanger: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Stavanger · #385 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Stavanger climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 83 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 17 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 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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Stavanger in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Stavanger?
- May in Stavanger: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Stavanger on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Stavanger in May?
- In May, Stavanger averages a daily high of 10.6°C and a low of 6.2°C, with about 82.5 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Stavanger in May?
- Stavanger has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.