Búrfell weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

Thinking of visiting Búrfell in May? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Búrfell generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 11°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Búrfell in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 201 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Búrfell.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Búrfell. June typically offers 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 Búrfell climate page with graphs.

 

Búrfell, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (47 KM, 29 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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