May · Norway
Best time to visit Odda in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Odda in May
Average temperature 10°C, 136 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.2/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 136 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Odda scores 7.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 10°C, 136 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Odda sits at the head of the Sørfjord in Hardanger, the base for the Trolltunga hike and the Buarbreen glacier.
May in Odda 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.
136 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Odda at 7.2/10 — 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, 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 Odda in May?
- In May, Odda averages 10°C, 136 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Odda?
- May earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Odda in May?
- Expect about 136 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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