May weather forecast
Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, embraces May with a definitive break from the chilling winter months. The average sea temperature experiences a slight but noticeable increase relative to April. May promises longer daylight hours, which complement the increase in daily high temperatures. However, the arrival of June will bring substantially warmer temperatures compared to May. As the last vestiges of winter recede, residents are able to enjoy the ever-lengthening days and an expanding palette of colors that dress the landscape.

Temperature

May's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a frosty 8°C (46.4°F) from April's 5.5°C (41.9°F). Vestmannaeyjar's nighttime temperatures in May see a subtle dip to an average of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Rainfall

In Vestmannaeyjar, during May, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation. In Vestmannaeyjar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190 days and collects up to 1588mm (62.52") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature in Vestmannaeyjar is 8.3°C (46.9°F).
Note: If planning to swim in 8.3°C (46.9°F) under 10°C (50°F), wear a protective suit. Neglecting this advice might cause immediate cold shock and troubled breathing. A splash around 13°C (55.4°F) is not much warmer.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Vestmannaeyjar is 18h and 14min.
On the first day of May in Vestmannaeyjar, sunrise is at 04:55 and sunset at 21:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 03:28 and sunset at 23:09 GMT.