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Sveinbjarnargerði weather in May (North Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Sveinbjarnargerði in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Sveinbjarnargerði generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 0°C.

Sveinbjarnargerði in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 169 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Sveinbjarnargerði in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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