Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Landmannalaugar, Iceland in May
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
88mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Landmannalaugar, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May7°C average high
May is close to Landmannalaugar's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May88mm average rain
May is one of Landmannalaugar's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.4 hours average sun
May is one of Landmannalaugar's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May8°C average sea
May is below Landmannalaugar's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to August
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May24 weather score
May is one of Landmannalaugar's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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