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Aðaldalur weather in May (North Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Aðaldalur this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Aðaldalur typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Aðaldalur in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 169 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

 

Aðaldalur, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 28% *  
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (35 KM, 22 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.

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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?

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
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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