Average weather for Jan Mayen in May

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.

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. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

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. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

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. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

In May, there is an average of 76 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 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.

Jan Mayen in May		New York
Average temperature	3°C	22°C
Max. temperature	5°C	28°C
Min. temperature	0°C	-5°C
Total precipitation	76 mm	105 mm
Rainy days	9 days	14 days
Total snowfall	16 cm	0 cm
Snowy days	7 days	0 days

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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.

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.

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Daily Temperature in May in Jan Mayen

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Jan Mayen, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Precipitation in May in Jan Mayen

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Jan Mayen, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 9 days of precipitation in Jan Mayen.

Daily Snowfall in May in Jan Mayen

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Jan Mayen, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.

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.

Temperature in May in Jan Mayen over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Jan Mayen, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Total precipitation in May in Jan Mayen over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Jan Mayen, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Snowfall in May in Jan Mayen per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Jan Mayen, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in May in Jan Mayen over the past years

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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.

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.