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Höfn weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

What kind of weather does May bring to Höfn? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Höfn includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Höfn in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Known for its minimal rainfall, this month is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Take advantage of the dry conditions to explore and enjoy various activities. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 172 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Höfn, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 107 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 172 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Iceland in May

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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In May generally
poor weather
with low temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our Höfn's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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