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 high11°C / 51°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low6°C / 43°F
Feels like (high)7°C / 45°F
Rainfall83 mm / 3.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days13 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point5°C / 42°F
Sunshine11.5 h/day
Daylight17 h
Wind24 km/h / 15 mph
Snowfall0.1 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.

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