The weather in May in Jan Mayen
It's cold in May in Jan Mayen with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 0°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 2°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Jan Mayen, Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 15°C in 2017, Jan Mayen reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 5°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 76 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 16 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Jan Mayen
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Jan Mayen. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Jan Mayen | New York | |
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Average temperature | 3°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 5°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | -2°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 76 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 12 days | 14 days |
Total snowfall | 16 cm | 0 cm |
Snowy days | 7 days | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Jan Mayen with really cold temps, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights dipping to about -1°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 3°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Jan Mayen is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Jan Mayen, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Jan Mayen
Temperature in May in Jan Mayen over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Jan Mayen, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Jan Mayen
Total precipitation in May in Jan Mayen over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Jan Mayen
Snowfall in May in Jan Mayen per year
Daily UV index in May in Jan Mayen
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Jan Mayen, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Jan Mayen by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Jan Mayen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.