Hrífunes weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Hrífunes in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Hrífunes generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Hrífunes in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 164 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Hrífunes . 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 Hrífunes climate page with graphs.

 

Hrífunes , monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 164 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (26 KM, 16 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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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 Hrífunes 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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