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Hjalteyri weather in May (Iceland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Hjalteyri during May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

May in Hjalteyri generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 6°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 0°C.

Precipitation

Hjalteyri in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 169 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Hjalteyri, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 28% *  
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (19 KM, 11 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. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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