Sveinbjarnargerði Weather in May

Sveinbjarnargerði in May sees low daytime temperatures of 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows of 0°C (32°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 75 mm (3 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.

Rainfall in Sveinbjarnargerði in May

Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain, averaging 75 mm (3 in) in total. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Sveinbjarnargerði in May

Daytime temperatures in Sveinbjarnargerði reach 6°C (43°F) in May, dropping to 0°C (32°F) at night. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. With lows around 0°C (32°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Sveinbjarnargerði in May

You can expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 169 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and overcast.

Wind Speed in Sveinbjarnargerði in May

Wind speeds average 3 m/s (6 knots) during May. At this speed, light breezes keep leaves and small twigs in gentle motion while the wind also provides natural cooling. Since this is an average, some days are more tranquil while others have more persistent light winds that are more noticeable.

Average water temperature in May

At 5°C (41°F), the water is too cold for most people to swim comfortably. A wetsuit is pretty much essential if you plan to go in.

May in Sveinbjarnargerði can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Sveinbjarnargerði Temperature in May

Min Temperature 0°C (32°F)  

Max Temperature 6°C (43°F)  

Water Temperature 5°C (41°F) *  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 75 mm (3 in)  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 3 m/s (6 knots) *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (10 KM, 6 Miles).

What to Wear in Sveinbjarnargerði in May

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Sveinbjarnargerði in May. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. With water temperatures around 5°C (41°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Sveinbjarnargerði 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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