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Búrfell weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Búrfell during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Búrfell generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

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

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 201 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 108 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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 Búrfell in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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