May · Norway
Best time to visit Geiranger in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Geiranger in May
Average temperature 9°C, 92 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.2/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 92 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Geiranger scores 8.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 9°C, 92 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Geiranger sits at the head of its World Heritage fjord, below the Seven Sisters falls and the Dalsnibba road.
May in Geiranger — the year's strongest window
Expect 9°C (49°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 92 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 17.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Geiranger at 8.2/10 — 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.
Budget for peak pricing, and 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 Geiranger in May?
- In May, Geiranger averages 9°C, 92 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Geiranger?
- May earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Geiranger in May?
- Expect about 92 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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