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Fossatún Weather in May

May in Fossatún averages 10°C (50°F) during the day and 3°C (37°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 86 mm (3.4 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Fossatún in May

Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain, totalling around 86 mm (3.4 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Fossatún in May

May in Fossatún brings low temperatures, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and nights around 3°C (37°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights fall to 3°C (37°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Fossatún in May

The month enjoys around 201 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days despite the cool temperatures.

May in Fossatún can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Fossatún Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 86 mm (3.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Best Places in Iceland in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Fossatún in May

Pack for changing conditions in Fossatún in May. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Fossatún in May

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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