Late spring · Weather & things to do
Geiranger in May
Geiranger sees its driest month, with just 5.2 in (133 mm) of rain, highs of 49°F (9°C) and lows of 40°F (4°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 45/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 5.2 in (133 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~17 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What May feels like
It's cool, with highs near 49°F (9°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (4°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.2 in (133 mm) across the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 82%.
Long days help: there are roughly 17 h 20 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort improves from 37/100 in April to 45/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.2 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Geiranger in May
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Geiranger Sjokolade
Chocolate shop in an old boathouse.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Brasserie Posten
Village restaurant by the fjord serving local produce.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Norwegian Fjord Centre
Museum on fjord life, farming and avalanches.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Geirangerfjord cruise
Boat trip past the Seven Sisters and other falls on the UNESCO fjord.
Ørnesvingen
Eagle Road hairpin viewpoint looking down the fjord.
Nearby in May
- Flåm in May~86 mi · highs 53°F, 4.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Bergen in May~134 mi · highs 56°F, 5.6 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Oslo in May~192 mi · highs 60°F, 3.6 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,165 m to Geiranger's ~12 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Geiranger in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Geiranger?
It's middling, scoring 45/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 66. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 5.2 in (133 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends.
How cold is Geiranger in May?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Geiranger in May?
Yes: about 5.2 in (133 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 92.9 in (2360 mm).
What should I pack for Geiranger in May?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.2 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Geiranger
Routes in season in May
- Norway in a Nutshell May – Sep
Planning Geiranger in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.