Lillehammer in May

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for the lake and the paddle steamer; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Norway: Fruit blossom in Hardanger, 17 May celebrations; mountain roads still closed early in the month.

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

• JuneGreatInside Lillehammer's best window: Jun–Aug for the lake and the paddle steamer; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
• JulyGreatInside Lillehammer's best window: Jun–Aug for the lake and the paddle steamer; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
• AugustGreatInside Lillehammer's best window: Jun–Aug for the lake and the paddle steamer; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
• FebruaryGreatInside Lillehammer's best window: Jun–Aug for the lake and the paddle steamer; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.

• LillehammerHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 9 days
• Oslo and the east, Norway · Oslo, Lillehammer, Røros, Jotunheimenbest weather

  Continental: snowy winters of −5 to −10 °C (23 to 14 °F) inland, warm summers of 20–25 °C (68–77 °F). Ski season December–April.Continental: snowy winters of 23 to 14 °F (−5 to −10 °C) inland, warm summers of 68–77 °F (20–25 °C). Ski season December–April.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Constitution Day big impact

  17 May · Norway

  Children's parades, national costumes, everything closed; Whit Monday also falls on 17 May in 2027.

Crowds · Norway overall

Medium

Prices · Norway overall

Medium

Norway overall: Fruit blossom in Hardanger, 17 May celebrations; mountain roads still closed early in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lillehammer, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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