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May is a poor month in Vogar

Climate Overview

Vogar, Iceland in May has cold conditions, with highs averaging around 9.1°C (48°F). Rain falls on about 17 days this month, totalling around 103 mm. Sea temperature stays cool at 7.5°C (46°F).

This month falls at the end of Spring. Cold conditions dominate the month.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 8°C (46°F) at the start to 10°C (50°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the first third tends to be drier.

Expect around 10.6h of sunshine at the start of May, decreasing to 9.7h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 21th, averaging 10.2°C (50°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 3°C warmer with 2 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
9°C / 5°C
Feels Like
6°C / 1°C
Rain
17 days · 103 mm
Sunshine
10.9h / day
Humidity
78% — Humid
Wind
24 km/h
Wind Direction
SSE (155°)
Gusts
46 km/h
Daylight
18.4 h
Cloud Cover
75%
Clear Sky Days
1.6
UV Index
3.9 — Moderate
Sea Temperature
8°C
Dew Point
4°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
1 days · 0.8 cm

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

16°C 13°C 10°C 7°C 4°C 1°C -2°C 151015202531
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Daily Precipitation

0 mm 2 mm 4 mm 6 mm 8 mm 151015202531
Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

0h 4h 8h 12h 16h 151015202531
Sunshine

Daily Wind Speed

0 7 14 21 28 35 151015202531
Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:18
Daylight 18.3h
Sunset 22:36

What to Expect

Cold daytime highs of 9°C (48°F) mean shorter outdoor excursions with warming breaks. Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

1 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Wet
Temp
2°C / -1°C
Feels Like
-3°C / -7°C
Rain
18days (122 mm) Wet
Sun
1.4h Poor
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
0.2 Low
Snow Days
16days
February
Wet
Temp
3°C / -1°C
Feels Like
-2°C / -6°C
Rain
18days (124 mm) Wet
Sun
3.5h Poor
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
0.8 Low
Snow Days
15days
March
Poor
Temp
4°C / 0°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -5°C
Rain
17days (113 mm) Wet
Sun
6.6h Fair
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
14days
April
Poor
Temp
7°C / 2°C
Feels Like
2°C / -2°C
Rain
15days (105 mm) Wet
Sun
8.8h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
3.1 Moderate
Snow Days
6days
May
Poor
Temp
9°C / 5°C
Feels Like
6°C / 1°C
Rain
17days (103 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
3.9 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
June best
Fair
Temp
11°C / 7°C
Feels Like
8°C / 4°C
Rain
15days (80 mm) Wet
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
4.1 Moderate
July best
Fair
Temp
13°C / 10°C
Feels Like
11°C / 7°C
Rain
14days (71 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
4 Moderate
August best
Fair
Temp
13°C / 9°C
Feels Like
11°C / 7°C
Rain
14days (86 mm) Wet
Sun
9.5h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
3.3 Moderate
September best
Wet
Temp
10°C / 7°C
Feels Like
7°C / 3°C
Rain
18days (130 mm) Wet
Sun
7.2h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
2.2 Moderate
October
Poor
Temp
7°C / 4°C
Feels Like
3°C / 0°C
Rain
17days (127 mm) Wet
Sun
4.5h Fair
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
1 Low
Snow Days
3days
November
Poor
Temp
5°C / 2°C
Feels Like
0°C / -4°C
Rain
15days (103 mm) Wet
Sun
1.9h Poor
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
0.4 Low
Snow Days
6days
December
Poor
Temp
3°C / 0°C
Feels Like
-2°C / -6°C
Rain
16days (108 mm) Wet
Sun
1.1h Poor
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
0.1 Low
Snow Days
12days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 2°C / -1°C -3°C / -7°C 18days (122 mm) Wet 1.4h Poor 79% Humid 0.2 Low Wet View Details
February 3°C / -1°C -2°C / -6°C 18days (124 mm) Wet 3.5h Poor 80% Humid 0.8 Low Wet View Details
March 4°C / 0°C -1°C / -5°C 17days (113 mm) Wet 6.6h Fair 76% Humid 1.8 Low Poor View Details
April 7°C / 2°C 2°C / -2°C 15days (105 mm) Wet 8.8h Good 78% Humid 3.1 Moderate Poor View Details
May 9°C / 5°C 6°C / 1°C 17days (103 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 78% Humid 3.9 Moderate Poor View Details
June best 11°C / 7°C 8°C / 4°C 15days (80 mm) Wet 10.8h Excellent 80% Humid 4.1 Moderate Fair View Details
July best 13°C / 10°C 11°C / 7°C 14days (71 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 83% Humid 4 Moderate Fair View Details
August best 13°C / 9°C 11°C / 7°C 14days (86 mm) Wet 9.5h Good 83% Humid 3.3 Moderate Fair View Details
September best 10°C / 7°C 7°C / 3°C 18days (130 mm) Wet 7.2h Good 82% Humid 2.2 Moderate Wet View Details
October 7°C / 4°C 3°C / 0°C 17days (127 mm) Wet 4.5h Fair 82% Humid 1 Low Poor View Details
November 5°C / 2°C 0°C / -4°C 15days (103 mm) Wet 1.9h Poor 80% Humid 0.4 Low Poor View Details
December 3°C / 0°C -2°C / -6°C 16days (108 mm) Wet 1.1h Poor 79% Humid 0.1 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Full winter gear is a must — insulated coat, thermal base layers, warm hat, gloves, and waterproof boots.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Warm coatUmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically poor for visiting Vogar, with average highs of 9°C (48°F) and around 17 rainy days. Vogar, Iceland in May has cold conditions, with highs averaging around 9.1°C (48°F). Rain falls on about 17 days this mo
Vogar typically sees around 17 rainy days in May with 103 mm (4.1 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Yes, nights in Vogar during May are cold, averaging 5°C (41°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) in May, we recommend: Warm coat, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Vogar. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Vogar during May is 4 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Vogar gets approximately 18 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 11 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Vogar typically sees around 1 snow days in May with roughly 1 cm (0 in) of snowfall.

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