Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon weather in May (Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 6°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 172 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon climate page with graphs.

 

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Höfn, Iceland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in May

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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