Askja in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Askja in may 2025
The weather in Askja in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 282cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Snow showers
23% of time
19%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Cloudy
24% of time
21%
16%
16%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Cloudy
31% of time
28%
12%
12%
Weather at 3am
29°F
24%
20%
15%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Askja in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Askja in may.
The climate of Askja in may is very bad
In may in Askja, the climate is wet (with 4.7in of precipitation over 8 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.6in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is rather cold here the month of may. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 45°F. The seasonal minimum is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Askja is 40°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Askja in the month of may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 4°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 13 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 42% of the month.
On average, in Askja, the days of may last 18:46. Sunrise is at 03:42 and sunset is at 22:28.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Askja in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 4°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 282cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.58km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:42 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 22:28 | ||||
| Length of day | 18:46 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Askja in may 2024:
34°F to 45°F
40°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
40°F to 52°F
43°F to 50°F
38°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
32°F to 45°F
31°F to 47°F
36°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 41°F
34°F to 49°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
40°F to 45°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
34°F to 40°F
38°F to 45°F
38°F to 47°F
40°F to 50°F
47°F to 54°F
50°F to 65°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in Iceland in may
Cities near Askja:
| Mývatn in may | very bad weather |
| Dettifoss in may | very bad weather |
| Akureyri in may | very bad weather |
| Vatnajökul National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Jokulsarlon in may | very bad weather |
| Svartifoss in may | very bad weather |
| Hofn in may | very bad weather |
| Asbyrgi Canyon in may | very bad weather |
| Egilsstaðir in may | very bad weather |
| Húsavík in may | very bad weather |
| Djúpivogur in may | very bad weather |
| Kerlingarfjöll in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Askja
perfect weather
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bad
very bad
Weather data for Askja in may:
Weather data for Askja for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Askja. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Askja can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Askja.