Monthly climate guide
Trondheim weather in May
Expect cool weather in Trondheim in May: afternoons reach about 11°C (53°F), while nights drop to around 4°C (38°F). Around 91 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Just 390 km apart, but Trondheim runs about 3°C cooler than Oslo this month.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 4°C higher.
- May brings late spring to Trondheim.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
11°C
53°F
Avg low
4°C
38°F
Rainfall
91 mm
wet
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
80%
cloud · often cloudy
Trondheim weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / 28°F | -6°C / 22°F | 115 mm | 95% | 83% |
| February | -1°C / 30°F | -6°C / 22°F | 107 mm | 95% | 83% |
| March | 1°C / 34°F | -4°C / 24°F | 139 mm | 93% | 83% |
| April | 6°C / 42°F | -1°C / 31°F | 107 mm | 86% | 80% |
| May | 11°C / 53°F | 4°C / 38°F | 91 mm | 80% | 80% |
| June | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 45°F | 144 mm | 81% | 81% |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 50°F | 135 mm | 83% | 78% |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 9°C / 49°F | 143 mm | 86% | 76% |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 7°C / 44°F | 137 mm | 88% | 78% |
| October | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 36°F | 126 mm | 92% | 78% |
| November | 2°C / 36°F | -1°C / 30°F | 104 mm | 94% | 82% |
| December | 0°C / 32°F | -4°C / 25°F | 142 mm | 95% | 84% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Trondheim?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Trondheim →Other Norway cities in May
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Trondheim in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Trondheim?
May is cool in Trondheim, with highs around 11°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Trondheim in May?
Average highs are about 11°C (53°F) and average lows about 4°C (38°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Trondheim in May?
Trondheim typically gets around 91 mm of rain in May — wet. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Trondheim (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.