Leirá weather in May (West Iceland, Iceland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Leirá during May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, Leirá usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 11°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

With around 201 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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