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Kirkjubæjarklaustur weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

How does the weather in Kirkjubæjarklaustur usually fare in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Kirkjubæjarklaustur usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 11°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Kirkjubæjarklaustur in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 164 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

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

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