Stafafell weather in May (East Iceland, Iceland)

How is May weather typically in Stafafell? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, Stafafell tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Stafafell in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Expect around 13 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 172 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 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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