Late spring · Weather & things to do
Oslo in May
Oslo warms up: highs climb to 60°F (16°C), from 50°F in April, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 75/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 3.6 in (92 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~16 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 60°F (16°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 44°F (7°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.6 in (92 mm).
With about 16 h 48 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around May
May is one of Oslo's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – August.
- Comfort improves from 60/100 in April to 75/100.
- Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Oslo in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Tim Wendelboe
Tiny roastery-café run by a world barista champion.
MUNCH
Waterfront museum with the largest collection of Edvard Munch's work.
Lofoten Fiskerestaurant
Seafood restaurant on the Aker Brygge waterfront.
Why now May scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Oslo Opera House
Marble roof you can walk straight up for views over the Oslofjord.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 3.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Vigeland Park
Over 200 Gustav Vigeland sculptures set in Frogner Park.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in May
- Flåm in May~140 mi · highs 53°F, 4.2 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bergen in May~190 mi · highs 56°F, 5.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Geiranger in May~192 mi · highs 49°F, 5.2 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Stockholm in May~259 mi · highs 59°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~259 m to Oslo's ~22 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.
Oslo in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Oslo?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 75/100. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain. Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Oslo in May?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Oslo in May?
Some: about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.3 in (1049 mm).
What should I pack for Oslo in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Oslo in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.