Akranes Weather in May

What's the weather like in Akranes (West) in May 2024?

The climate in Akranes during May can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Akranes and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Akranes weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.4°C 47.2°F
Nightly temperature 2.5°C 36.5°F
Average temperature 5.5°C 41.8°F
Daily sunshine 3.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 57 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 6.5°C 43.8°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average May is the driest month of the year in Akranes with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Akranes

Akranes average temperature in May

May rainfall

Akranes average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Akranes average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Akranes in May 2024.

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Akranes weather stats

Akranes weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12.5°C 54.5°F
Driest month: May 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 3.1hrs
Coldest month: January 0.7°C 33.3°F
Wettest month: October 110mm 4.3ins
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