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Sprengisandur weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

How does the weather in Sprengisandur usually fare in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Sprengisandur usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Sprengisandur in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. This month sees the least rain, offering perfect conditions for outdoor adventures. Enjoy clear skies and make the most of the dry weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 164 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Sprengisandur, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 164 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 29% *  
Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (73 KM, 45 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
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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