May · Norway
Best time to visit Henningsvær in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Henningsvær in May
Average temperature 7°C, 105 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.3/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Henningsvær scores 7.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 7°C, 105 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Henningsvær is a Lofoten fishing village spread over small islands, with quays, galleries and a climbing peak.
May in Henningsvær: strong conditions, 4th of 12
May averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 105 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Henningsvær in May?
- In May, Henningsvær averages 7°C, 105 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Henningsvær?
- May earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Henningsvær in May?
- Expect about 105 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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