Barð weather in May (Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Barð in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Barð generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 6°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Barð in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

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 Barð. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barð climate page with graphs.

 

Barð, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (62 KM, 39 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Barð.

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