Hrífunes weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Hrífunes for May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Hrífunes usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Hrífunes in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 164 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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