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Leknes in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Leknes in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Leknes in May 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
May could be a good time to visit Leknes, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +43°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in May. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 47 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+55°F
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Leknes has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Leknes in May

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

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +43°F with a maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +32°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +45°F.

Is Leknes warm or cold in May?

Leknes is typically chill in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +39°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +41°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 Leknes:

Climate in Leknes in May

Leknes weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+39°F+43°F+48°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+32°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+50°F+55°F+63°F
Rainfall
44 mm47 mm38 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
77%81%84%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
81014
Rainy days
111614
Snowy days
810

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +39°F to +43°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 44 mm to 47 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 5 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Leknes is gradually increasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Leknes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 93 mm, with a 68% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 21 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:
Leknes wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 121 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 47% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Leknes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in May is about 1 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

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

How was the weather last May in Leknes?

This is the weather in Leknes in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+40°F
2 May
🌧️
+39°F
3 May
☁️
+35°F
4 May
☁️
+37°F
5 May
☁️
+39°F
6 May
☁️
+40°F
7 May
☁️
+43°F
8 May
☁️
+43°F
9 May
☁️
+45°F
10 May
🌧️
+45°F
11 May
🌧️
+45°F
12 May
☁️
+44°F
13 May
☁️
+44°F
14 May
🌧️
+46°F
15 May
☁️
+46°F
16 May
☁️
+44°F
17 May
☁️
+43°F
18 May
☁️
+45°F
19 May
🌧️
+46°F
20 May
🌧️
+46°F
21 May
🌧️
+47°F
22 May
☁️
+48°F
23 May
☁️
+45°F
24 May
🌧️
+46°F
25 May
🌧️
+43°F
26 May
🌧️
+41°F
27 May
🌧️
+46°F
28 May
🌧️
+45°F
29 May
🌧️
+44°F
30 May
🌧️
+46°F
31 May
🌧️
+45°F
In May 2023 Leknes had 1 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+41°F) and the highest in 2020 (+45°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 535 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1389 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Leknes in May:

Is May a good time to visit Leknes?

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

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

Is Leknes rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Leknes in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Leknes 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 Leknes

Source of the data

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