Haukadalur weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the May weather in Haukadalur? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Haukadalur generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 2°C.

Haukadalur in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Haukadalur. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Haukadalur, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Haukadalur 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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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