Stykkishólmur weather in May (West Iceland, Iceland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Stykkishólmur in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Stykkishólmur generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 9°C. At night, it falls to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Stykkishólmur in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 182 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Stykkishólmur. July typically offers 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 Stykkishólmur climate page with graphs.

 

Stykkishólmur, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 182 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 32%  

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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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. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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