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Kirkjubæjarklaustur weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Kirkjubæjarklaustur in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Kirkjubæjarklaustur generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Kirkjubæjarklaustur in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 164 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kirkjubæjarklaustur. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kirkjubæjarklaustur, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 126 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 164 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 29%  

Where to go in Iceland in May

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

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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 Kirkjubæjarklaustur in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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