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Skinnastaður Weather in May

May in Skinnastaður typically sees daytime highs of 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows of 2°C (36°F). Rainfall is also possible this month, so it's worth packing an umbrella.

Rainfall in Skinnastaður in May

On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month, averaging 68 mm (2.7 in). Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Skinnastaður in May

In May, Skinnastaður gets low temperatures, with highs of 9°C (48°F). Nights cool to around 2°C (36°F). Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. Nights drop to 2°C (36°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Skinnastaður in May

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 110 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Skinnastaður.

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Skinnastaður Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm (2.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 110 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Raufarhöfn, Iceland (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Best Places in Iceland in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Skinnastaður in May

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Skinnastaður in May. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Skinnastaður in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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