Hellissandur weather in May (West Iceland, Iceland)

Will it be warm or cold in Hellissandur this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Hellissandur usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Hellissandur in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 182 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Hellissandur. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hellissandur, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (57 KM, 35 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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