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Haugesund in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Haugesund in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Haugesund, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Haugesund in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Haugesund in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +54°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 91 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Haugesund

Average weather

☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
91 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Haugesund has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Haugesund in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Haugesund for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +57°F during the day to a minimum of +37°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +54°F.

Is Haugesund warm or cold in May?

Haugesund is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +45°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Haugesund:

Climate in Haugesund in May

Haugesund weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+48°F+54°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+23°F+30°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+84°F+84°F
Rainfall
87 mm91 mm91 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
78%77%79%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
554
Cloudy days
889
Rainy days
171817
Snowy days
100

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +48°F to +54°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 87 mm to 91 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Haugesund in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Haugesund is gradually decreasing during May, going from 8 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Haugesund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 60 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Haugesund wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 229 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 57% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Haugesund?

This is the weather in Haugesund in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+45°F
2 May
☁️
+47°F
3 May
☀️
+48°F
4 May
☀️
+51°F
5 May
☀️
+54°F
6 May
☀️
+54°F
7 May
☀️
+56°F
8 May
☁️
+57°F
9 May
🌧️
+54°F
10 May
🌧️
+51°F
11 May
☁️
+52°F
12 May
☁️
+54°F
13 May
🌫️
+50°F
14 May
☁️
+53°F
15 May
☁️
+49°F
16 May
☁️
+50°F
17 May
☁️
+46°F
18 May
☁️
+51°F
19 May
☁️
+53°F
20 May
☁️
+51°F
21 May
☀️
+57°F
22 May
☀️
+56°F
23 May
☀️
+51°F
24 May
☁️
+52°F
25 May
☁️
+52°F
26 May
☀️
+52°F
27 May
☁️
+51°F
28 May
☁️
+49°F
29 May
🌫️
+50°F
30 May
☁️
+53°F
31 May
☁️
+53°F
In May 2023 Haugesund had 9 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Haugesund climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Haugesund in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+47°F) and the highest in 2014 (+53°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 1233 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2408 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Haugesund in May:

Is May a good time to visit Haugesund?

It’s always a good time to visit Haugesund, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Haugesund in May?

May has mild temperatures in Haugesund. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Haugesund rainy in May?

Haugesund is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Haugesund in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Haugesund in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Haugesund

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Haugesund, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.