May weather forecastEgilsstaðir, Iceland
May
Weather in May
With the onset of May, Egilsstaðir, Iceland, finally breaks free from the clutches of the cold winter months. The maximum temperature hikes to 6°C (42.8°F), a noticeable increase from the top temperature in April. This month is the beginning of pleasant weather, ideal for outdoor activities and exploration, marking a shift in the city’s weather pattern. The city becomes a lush green spectacle under the extended daylight hours bolstering its springtime charm.Temperature
May signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's icy 3°C (37.4°F) to a frosty 6°C (42.8°F). During May, Egilsstaðir's temperature shows a minor deviation from daytime highs, falling to a steady low-temperature average of 1°C (33.8°F).Rainfall
May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 18h and 59min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 04:17 and sunset at 21:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 02:29 and sunset at 23:21 GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Egilsstaðir is 6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Egilsstaðir, Iceland
- Average high temperature in May: 6°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (11°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and March (1°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February, March and December (-4°C).
Average rainfall in May
Egilsstaðir, Iceland
- Average rainfall in May: 47mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (107mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (47mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Egilsstaðir, Iceland
- Average rainfall days in May: 11 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, October and December (16 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May and June (11 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Egilsstaðir, Iceland
- Average daylight in May: 19h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 0h).
Average UV index in May
Egilsstaðir, Iceland
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 0).
