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Gardur Weather in May

During May, Gardur experiences low daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and cooler nights around 5°C (41°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 86 mm (3.4 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Gardur in May

You can typically expect 15 days of rain this month, averaging around 86 mm (3.4 in). Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Gardur in May

May in Gardur sees highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) overnight. The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. With lows around 5°C (41°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Gardur in May

With approximately 201 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. Despite it being a cool month, it makes for pleasant days outside.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Gardur. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Gardur Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C (41°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 86 mm (3.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (37 KM, 23 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 Gardur in May

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Gardur in May. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Gardur in May

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

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

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