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Aðaldalur Weather in May

May in Aðaldalur averages 8°C (46°F) during the day and 1°C (34°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 72 mm (2.8 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Aðaldalur in May

Expect around 11 days of rain based on historical data, with 72 mm (2.8 in) average. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Aðaldalur in May

May in Aðaldalur brings low temperatures, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and nights around 1°C (34°F). Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. With overnight lows of 1°C (34°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Aðaldalur in May

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 169 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

May in Aðaldalur can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Aðaldalur Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C (34°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 28% *  
* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Best Places in Iceland in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Aðaldalur in May

Cold weather calls for smart layering in May. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Aðaldalur in May

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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