Oslo · SpringMonth summary
Oslo weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Oslo in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Oslo in May: 63°F and 13.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Oslo in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Oslo. Temperatures rise (17°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 23°F | 34°F | 35% | 0.1in | 1.7h | 2.0/10 |
| 🌨️ February | 27°F | 36°F | 37% | 0.1in | 5.7h | 3.5/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 28°F | 41°F | 27% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 36°F | 52°F | 27% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ May | 46°F | 63°F | 36% | 0.1in | 13.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 70°F | 40% | 0.1in | 14.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 70°F | 42% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 55°F | 68°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 50°F | 61°F | 38% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 41°F | 52°F | 41% | 0.1in | 4.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 34°F | 41°F | 40% | 0.1in | 0.9h | 1.4/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 28°F | 36°F | 41% | 0.1in | 0.2h | 1.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Oslo averages 63°F, 36% rainy days and 13.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Oslo in May
Is May a good time to visit Oslo?
May is an acceptable time for Oslo (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (7.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Oslo in May?
With 63°F max and 13.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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