Leirá weather in May (West Iceland, Iceland)

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

In May, Leirá generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Leirá in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 201 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Leirá, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (31 KM, 19 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Leirá in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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