Mosfellsbær weather in May (Capital Region, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Mosfellsbær during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Mosfellsbær 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.

Mosfellsbær in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Mosfellsbær. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Mosfellsbær, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (10 KM, 6 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 Mosfellsbær 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. With a water temperature of around 8°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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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