May · Norway
Best time to visit Ålesund in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ålesund in May
Average temperature 10°C, 98 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.3/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 98 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Ålesund scores 8.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 10°C, 98 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ålesund is an Art Nouveau town built across islands on Norway's west coast, with Mount Aksla above the centre.
May in Ålesund tops the year's climate scores
May averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 98 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 17.9 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Ålesund at 8.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ålesund in May?
- In May, Ålesund averages 10°C, 98 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Ålesund?
- May earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ålesund in May?
- Expect about 98 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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