Late spring · Weather & things to do
Reine in May
Reine sees its driest month, with just 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain, highs of 45°F (7°C) and lows of 42°F (5°C).
It scores 51/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 45°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- Daylight
- ~19 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What May feels like
Afternoons only reach about 45°F (7°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 42°F (5°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (56 mm) for the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 77%.
Long days help: there are roughly 19 h 36 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (July & August).
- Comfort improves from 41/100 in April to 51/100.
- Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Insulated jackethighs only 45°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Reine in May
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Reine Church
White wooden church from 1890 at the edge of Reine, set right under the snow-covered Olstinden massif.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 45°F.
Å and the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
The village at the end of the E10, where old rorbuer, a bakery, a cod-liver-oil works and a boathouse form an open-air museum.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Hamnøy
Fishing hamlet of red rorbuer at the Hamnøy bridge, with the classic view across the water to the Reine peaks.
Anita's Sjømat
Seafood shop and cafe on Sakrisøy known for its fish burgers, fish cakes and smoked salmon.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 45°F.
Nearby in May
- Svolvær in May~43 mi · highs 46°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Tromsø in May~189 mi · highs 47°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reine in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Reine?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 51/100 against a best of 67 in July & August. Expect highs of 45°F (7°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Reine in May?
Average highs are 45°F (7°C) and average lows 42°F (5°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reine in May?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.2 in (1098 mm).
What should I pack for Reine in May?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 45°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Reine in May?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.