Búðardalur weather in May (West Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Búðardalur in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Búðardalur typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 2°C.

Búðardalur in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Búðardalur in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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