Varmahlid weather in May (North Iceland, Iceland)

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

In May, Varmahlid generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Varmahlid in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 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. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

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 Varmahlid. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Varmahlid, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (64 KM, 39 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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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 Varmahlid in May?

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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