Vestmannaeyjar weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Vestmannaeyjar this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Vestmannaeyjar generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 10°C. At night, they generally drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Vestmannaeyjar in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Vestmannaeyjar. June, July and August typically offer 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 Vestmannaeyjar climate page with graphs.

 

Vestmannaeyjar, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Data from: Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland (41 KM, 25 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

2/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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