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May · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 59/100

Moss in May

Fair · 59/100Beach 15/100
High / low17° / 7°daily averages
Precipitation59 mm13 wet days
Sea11°surface temperature
59.43° N, 10.66° EElevation 17 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goMoss · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59May
Best timeJun–Aug
May: high / low17° / 7°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Moss averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 7° — cool weather by day. Expect around 59 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 35%.

Days are 5.5° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.6°. The sea averages 11°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 59/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Moss. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 04:45 and sets at 21:44 local time, giving 16 h 59 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 131 minutes over the month.

Why 59/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%81%
Dry days · 33%6%
Clear skies · 25%92%

Beach score this month: 15/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Moss this month

Tønsberg
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Tønsberg

Vestfold · 23 km SW
15°May high
13wet days
53score
Tønsberg
ivTop of the table

Norway's best in May

Where to go in May
Oslo
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Oslo

Oslo
17°May high
15wet days
60score
Oslo
Sandvika
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Sandvika

Akershus
17°May high
14wet days
59score
Sandvika
Drammen
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Drammen

Buskerud
17°May high
14wet days
59score
Drammen
Sarpsborg
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Sarpsborg

Østfold
17°May high
13wet days
59score
Sarpsborg
·Questions

Moss in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Moss?

May scores 59/100 for Moss, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 17°C with 13 wet days.

How warm is Moss in May?

Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 7°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Moss in May?

Moss receives about 59 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 13 days.

Can you swim in Moss in May?

The sea averages 11°C in May, cold for most swimmers.