Rauðamelur weather in May (West Iceland, Iceland)

Is Rauðamelur a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

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

Precipitation

Rauðamelur in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August 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 Rauðamelur climate page with graphs.

 

Rauðamelur, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (30 KM, 18 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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