Skálafell weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

Will it be warm or cold in Skálafell this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Skálafell tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Skálafell in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 172 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Skálafell, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Höfn, Iceland (23 KM, 14 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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