May weather forecast
Hólar, Iceland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a chilly month in Hólar, Iceland, with an average temperature varying between 6.3°C (43.3°F) and 2°C (35.6°F).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's icy 2.6°C (36.7°F) to a frosty 6.3°C (43.3°F). Night temperatures in May exhibit a subtle decrease, settling at an average of 2°C (35.6°F).

Humidity

In Hólar, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Hólar, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164 rainfall days, and 605mm (23.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In May, in Hólar, Iceland, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout May, 42mm (1.65") of snow is accumulated. In Hólar, Iceland, during the entire year, snow falls for 100.6 days and aggregates up to 1112mm (43.78") of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 19h and 13min.
On the first day of May in Hólar, sunrise is at 04:32 and sunset at 21:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 02:36 and sunset at 23:52 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.9h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Hólar, Iceland.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hólar in May?
In May, in Hólar, the average high-temperature is 6.3°C (43.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 2°C (35.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Hólar?
The average relative humidity in May in Hólar, Iceland, is 76%.
How many days does it rain in May in Hólar?
In May, in Hólar, Iceland, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout May, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in May in Hólar?
In May, in Hólar, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout May, 42mm (1.65") of snow is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Hólar?
In May, the average day length in Hólar is 19h and 13min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Hólar?
On the first day of May in Hólar, Iceland, sunrise is at 04:32 and sunset at 21:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 02:36 and sunset at 23:52 GMT.
What month has the most sunshine in Hólar?
The month with the most sunshine in Hólar is May, with an average of 8.9h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in May in Hólar?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Hólar?
The months with the highest UV index in Hólar are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index reading in May in Hólar?
In Hólar, Iceland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average temperature in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average high temperature in May: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-1.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-4.7°C).

Average pressure in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average pressure in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average pressure in May: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average wind speed in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average wind speed in May: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average humidity in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (74%).

Average rainfall in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average rainfall in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average rainfall in May: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (23mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average rainfall days in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average snowfall in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in May: 42mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (213mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (1mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average snowfall days in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average daylight in May: 19h and 1min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average sunshine days in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7 days).

Average UV index in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average UV index in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, October and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average cloud cover in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in May - Hólar, Iceland
Average visibility in May
Hólar, Iceland
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March and December (8km).

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