Longyearbyen in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Longyearbyen in may 2025
The weather in Longyearbyen in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 353.5cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Snow showers
33% of time
26%
20%
18%
Weather at 12pm
29°F
Snow showers
33% of time
25%
18%
15%
Weather at 6pm
27°F
Snow showers
30% of time
24%
21%
20%
Weather at 3am
23°F
41%
25%
18%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Longyearbyen in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Longyearbyen in may.
The climate of Longyearbyen in may is very bad
In may in Longyearbyen, the climate is quite dry (with 1.9in of rainfall over 3 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.5in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is icy in that area this month. Do not forget to cover yourself!. The high seasonal norm is 29°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 25°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Longyearbyen is 27°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Longyearbyen in the month of may with a maximum record of 40°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2015.
Day length in Longyearbyen in may is 00:00. Sunrise is at 00:00 and sunset is at 00:00.
May: another location in Norway?
If you want to go to Norway in may, there are destinations with better weather than Longyearbyen:
In may, Drammen has good weather.
Finally, Oslo, Flekkefjord, Hamar, Kristiansand, Sandefjord and Steinkjer have a tolerable climate, but better than Longyearbyen.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Longyearbyen in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 40°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 353.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.93km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 0 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 00:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 00:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Longyearbyen in may 2024:
25°F to 27°F
18°F to 23°F
13°F to 22°F
13°F to 23°F
16°F to 23°F
18°F to 27°F
27°F to 34°F
31°F to 34°F
25°F to 31°F
27°F to 31°F
27°F to 31°F
23°F to 29°F
25°F to 27°F
20°F to 27°F
25°F to 27°F
18°F to 20°F
16°F to 22°F
16°F to 23°F
18°F to 22°F
16°F to 22°F
11°F to 20°F
14°F to 20°F
22°F to 27°F
27°F to 31°F
22°F to 25°F
23°F to 25°F
20°F to 27°F
29°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
Map: other cities in Norway in may
Cities near Longyearbyen:
| Spitzberg (Svalbard) in may | very bad weather |
| Svalbard in may | very bad weather |
| Edgeøya in may | very bad weather |
| Nordaustlandet in may | very bad weather |
| Hamn (Senja Island) in may | very bad weather |
| Andenes in may | very bad weather |
| Finnsnes in may | very bad weather |
| Harstad in may | very bad weather |
| Sortland in may | very bad weather |
| Straume in may | very bad weather |
| Stokmarknes in may | very bad weather |
| Narvik in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Longyearbyen
perfect weather
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tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Longyearbyen in may:
Weather data for Longyearbyen for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Longyearbyen. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Longyearbyen can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Longyearbyen.