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Vatnsholt Weather in May

Vatnsholt in May sees low temperatures, with highs around 11°C (52°F) and overnight lows of 5°C (41°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 107 mm (4.2 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Vatnsholt in May

Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data, with 107 mm (4.2 in) average. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Vatnsholt in May

If you're visiting Vatnsholt in May, expect highs of 11°C (52°F) and overnight lows around 5°C (41°F). Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. With overnight lows of 5°C (41°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Vatnsholt in May

With approximately 201 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. Despite it being a cool month, it makes for pleasant days outside.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Vatnsholt. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Vatnsholt Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C (41°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 107 mm (4.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Best Places in Iceland in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Vatnsholt in May

The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Vatnsholt in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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