Sandgerði weather in May (Reykjanes, Iceland)

What kind of weather does May bring to Sandgerði? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Sandgerði usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 9°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C.

Precipitation

Sandgerði in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 201 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Sandgerði, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (40 KM, 25 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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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