Stafafell weather in May (East Iceland, Iceland)

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

In May, Stafafell generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 2°C.

Stafafell in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 172 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stafafell, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Höfn, Iceland (24 KM, 15 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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