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Vatnsholt weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Vatnsholt in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Vatnsholt typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Vatnsholt in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 201 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Vatnsholt. June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Vatnsholt climate page with graphs.

 

Vatnsholt, monthly averages in May

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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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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