Búðardalur weather in May (West Iceland, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Búðardalur for May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Búðardalur includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 9°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Búðardalur in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 182 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

 

Búðardalur, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (45 KM, 28 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?

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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