Höfn weather in May (South Iceland, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Höfn during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Höfn typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Höfn in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 172 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Höfn climate page with graphs.

 

Höfn, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 172 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Iceland in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

So, what should you wear in Höfn in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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