May · Norway
Best time to visit Lillehammer in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lillehammer in May
Average temperature 10°C, 56 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.2/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Lillehammer scores 9.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 10°C, 56 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lillehammer sits at the north end of Lake Mjøsa, home of the 1994 Winter Olympics and the Maihaugen museum.
May in Lillehammer tops the year's climate scores
Expect 10°C (50°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 56 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 17.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Lillehammer at 9.2/10 — 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.
Expect 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 Lillehammer in May?
- In May, Lillehammer averages 10°C, 56 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Lillehammer?
- May earns a 9.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lillehammer in May?
- Expect about 56 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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