Fossatún weather in May (West Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Fossatún this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Fossatún includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 10°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Fossatún in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 201 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Fossatún. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fossatún climate page with graphs.

 

Fossatún, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (53 KM, 33 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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