Selfoss weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

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

Temperatures

The month of May in Selfoss typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 11°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C.

Precipitation

Selfoss in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 201 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Selfoss.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Selfoss. 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 Selfoss climate page with graphs.

 

Selfoss, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (48 KM, 30 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

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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