The weather in May in Narvik
It's cold in May in Narvik with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 6°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 Narvik, 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 23°C in 2016, Narvik reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -7°C to a highest value of 12°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Narvik is 7°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 97 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 19 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for Narvik
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Narvik. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Narvik | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 8°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 14°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | -1°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 97 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 13 days | 14 days |
Total snowfall | 19 cm | 0 cm |
Snowy days | 9 days | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Narvik with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 9°C, with nights around 3°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Narvik is around 12°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny 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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Narvik, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Narvik
Temperature in May in Narvik over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Narvik, 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 Narvik
Total precipitation in May in Narvik over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Narvik
Snowfall in May in Narvik per year
Daily UV index in May in Narvik
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Narvik, 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 Narvik by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Narvik. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.