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Barð Weather in May

May in Barð brings low temperatures around 6°C (43°F) during the day, dropping to 2°C (36°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 73 mm (2.9 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Barð in May

Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain, averaging 73 mm (2.9 in) in total. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Barð in May

May in Barð brings typical temperatures with highs around 6°C (43°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights fall to 2°C (36°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Barð in May

The area enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Barð. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Barð Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 73 mm (2.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 28% *  
* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (62 KM, 39 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 Barð in May

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Barð in May. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Barð 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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