May weather forecastNjardvik, Iceland

May

Weather in May

As Njardvik glides from spring towards the threshold of summer, May carries forth the milder characteristics from April. The increasing temperature patterns create a conducive environment for outdoor activities. The weather, now more favorable compared to the first quarter of the year, motivates locals and tourists to explore the town’s scenic beauty. The temperate sea conditions coupled with the reduced rainfalls, make sea-based adventures feasible for interested individuals. May’s delightful weather paves the path for the height of summer, anticipated in the forthcoming month.

Temperature

With the onset of May in Njardvik, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from an icy 5°C (41°F) in April to a chilly 8°C (46.4°F). Njardvik's nocturnal readings in May exhibit minimal variation from the daytime temperatures, averaging at a cold 3°C (37.4°F).

Rainfall

Throughout May, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. During the entire year, Njardvik aggregates up to 1076mm (42.36") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 7.5°C (45.5°F).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 7.5°C (45.5°F). Briefly staying in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 10°C (50°F) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

In Njardvik, the average length of the day in May is 18h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset at 21:53. On the last day of May, in Njardvik, sunrise is at 03:28 and sunset at 23:28 GMT.

Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Njardvik, is 8°C (46.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 3°C (37.4°F).

Throughout May, in Njardvik, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Njardvik, Iceland, the average seawater temperature in May is 7.5°C (45.5°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In May, the average day length in Njardvik is 18h and 26min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset at 21:53. On the last day of the month, in Njardvik, sunrise is at 03:28 and sunset at 23:28 GMT.

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Average temperature in May
Njardvik, Iceland

Average high temperature in May: 8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (12°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and December (2°C).

Average low temperature in May: 3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2°C).

Average rainfall in May
Njardvik, Iceland

Average rainfall in May: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (114mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (64mm).

Average sea temperature in May
Njardvik, Iceland

Average sea temperature in May: 7.5°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.9°C).

Average daylight in May
Njardvik, Iceland

Average daylight in May: 18h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 30min).