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Kirkenes in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kirkenes in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Kirkenes in May 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
Kirkenes in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +45°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 13 rainy days with an average precipitation of 36 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
+10°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
36 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kirkenes has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Kirkenes in May

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

The temperature in May is +54°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +75°F during the day and a minimum of +25°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +52°F.

Is Kirkenes warm or cold in May?

Kirkenes is typically chill in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +36°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°F to +34°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

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

Climate in Kirkenes in May

Kirkenes weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+36°F+45°F+55°F
Min. temperature
-2°F+10°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+84°F+88°F
Rainfall
9 mm36 mm64 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%71%70%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
11910
Rainy days
41317
Snowy days
1371

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +36°F to +45°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 9 mm to 36 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in April to 2 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kirkenes is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Kirkenes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 55 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 17 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:
Kirkenes wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Kirkenes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in May is 6%, for a monthly total of around 4 mm.

Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last May in Kirkenes?

This is the weather in Kirkenes in May 2023:
1 May
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+44°F
2 May
☁️
+37°F
3 May
🌨️
+37°F
4 May
🌨️
+34°F
5 May
☁️
+41°F
6 May
☁️
+46°F
7 May
☁️
+47°F
8 May
☁️
+46°F
9 May
☁️
+46°F
10 May
☁️
+57°F
11 May
☁️
+54°F
12 May
☁️
+50°F
13 May
☁️
+60°F
14 May
☀️
+58°F
15 May
☀️
+72°F
16 May
☀️
+68°F
17 May
🌧️
+58°F
18 May
🌧️
+41°F
19 May
☀️
+59°F
20 May
☀️
+63°F
21 May
☀️
+70°F
22 May
☀️
+62°F
23 May
☀️
+75°F
24 May
☀️
+66°F
25 May
☀️
+61°F
26 May
☀️
+51°F
27 May
☀️
+48°F
28 May
☀️
+52°F
29 May
☀️
+56°F
30 May
☁️
+52°F
31 May
🌧️
+52°F
In May 2023 Kirkenes had 14 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1998 (+34°F) and the highest in 2013 (+42°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 189 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1992 with 511 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kirkenes in May:

Is May a good time to visit Kirkenes?

It’s always a good time to visit Kirkenes, 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 Kirkenes in May?

Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kirkenes rainy in May?

Kirkenes is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kirkenes in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kirkenes 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 Kirkenes

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kirkenes, 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.