The month in detail
What to expect in May
Off-season for skiing Hemsedal — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.
May is the best month of the year in Hemsedal. Compared to April: +6°C daytime, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
-0°
Daylight
17.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is May the right month?
May is actually the best month of the year in Hemsedal. Good timing.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Hemsedal
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Flights
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🎟️ Activities & tours · Hemsedal
GetYourGuide selection · free cancellation
Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.
Country · Norway
🗣️LanguageNorwegian
💶CurrencyNorwegian Krone (kr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery expensive · 5/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 15°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -5°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 48%
🏔️ Mountain stay
⛰️Village altitude640 m
🎿Ski area640 → 1497 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in May
If May doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Hemsedal ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
NorwayAlpine mountain climate climate with a 4.3 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
60.87°N · 8.57°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hemsedal?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: April (ski score 8.4/10). For hiking/summer: April (8.4/10, 2.0°C).
Can you ski in Hemsedal in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 6.8/10. Cold temperatures (-5°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Hemsedal in summer?
In April, temperatures average 2.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Hemsedal?
October is the wettest month with October has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Hemsedal in May?
The average UV index reaches 5 in May in Hemsedal (moderate), with about 17.0h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.