Akranes weather in May (West Iceland, Iceland)

How is May weather typically in Akranes? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, Akranes usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Akranes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 201 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

 

Akranes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (22 KM, 13 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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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?

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. With a water temperature of around 8°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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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