Vatnajökul National Park in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Vatnajökul National Park in may 2024
The weather in Vatnajökul National Park in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 77.1cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
25%
19%
12%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
25%
19%
16%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
24%
20%
18%
Weather at 3am
38°F
28%
19%
19%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Vatnajökul National Park in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Vatnajökul National Park in may.
The climate of Vatnajökul National Park in may is very bad
The weather in may in Vatnajökul National Park is wet (with 5.5in of rainfall over 8 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 7.9in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is quite cold here this month. Bring warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 47°F. The seasonal minimum is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Vatnajökul National Park is 43°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Vatnajökul National Park in may with a maximum record of 59°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 16°F in 2013. You need to prepare to have about 5 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 16% of time.
Day length in Vatnajökul National Park in may is 18:23. The sun rises at 03:54 and sets at 22:17.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Vatnajökul National Park in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 16°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 77.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.63km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:54 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 22:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 18:23 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Vatnajökul National Park in may 2023:
31°F to 41°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 41°F
36°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
47°F to 52°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 47°F
34°F to 45°F
41°F to 50°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
40°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
41°F to 52°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 52°F
47°F to 58°F
50°F to 61°F
49°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in Iceland in may
Cities near Vatnajökul National Park:
| Svartifoss in may | very bad weather |
| Jokulsarlon in may | very bad weather |
| Fjadrargljufur Canyon in may | very bad weather |
| Hofn in may | very bad weather |
| Landmannalaugar in may | very bad weather |
| Askja in may | very bad weather |
| Vík í Mýrdal in may | very bad weather |
| Kerlingarfjöll in may | very bad weather |
| Dyrholaey in may | bad weather |
| Thorsmork in may | bad weather |
| Eyjafjallajökull in may | bad weather |
| Skogafoss in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Vatnajökul National Park in may:
Weather data for Vatnajökul National Park for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Vatnajökul National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Vatnajökul National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Vatnajökul National Park.