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Kirkjubæjarklaustur in May averages 11°C (52°F) during the day and 4°C (39°F) at night. This is the driest month of the year.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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43-year average (1983-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Kirkjubæjarklaustur typically rise from around 8°C (46°F) at the start of May to approximately 12°C (54°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 2°C (36°F) to 6°C (43°F).
43-year average (1983-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Kirkjubæjarklaustur spanning 45 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 20 years of weather observations in Kirkjubæjarklaustur between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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