Grundarfjordur weather in May (West Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Grundarfjordur in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Grundarfjordur in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 182 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

 

Grundarfjordur, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 182 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 32% *  
* Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (30 KM, 19 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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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 Grundarfjordur in May?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

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

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