Sveinbjarnargerði weather in May (North Iceland, Iceland)

How's the weather trend in Sveinbjarnargerði as May approaches? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Sveinbjarnargerði typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 6°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 0°C.

Precipitation

Sveinbjarnargerði in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 169 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 Sveinbjarnargerði. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sveinbjarnargerði, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Water Temperature 5°C *  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (10 KM, 6 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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