Sauðárkrókur weather in May (North Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Sauðárkrókur in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Sauðárkrókur generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Sauðárkrókur in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Sauðárkrókur. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sauðárkrókur, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (71 KM, 44 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 Sauðárkrókur in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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