Ólafsvík weather in May (West Iceland, Iceland)

How does the weather in Ólafsvík usually fare in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Ólafsvík usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Ólafsvík in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 182 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Ólafsvík. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ólafsvík, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (50 KM, 31 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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