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Hólmavík Weather in May

In Hólmavík, May brings low daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to 1°C (34°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Hólmavík in May

On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month, averaging 75 mm (3 in). Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Hólmavík in May

Hólmavík in May gets highs of 6°C (43°F) during the day and drops to 1°C (34°F) at night. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights drop to 1°C (34°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Hólmavík. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Hólmavík Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C (34°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  

Best Places in Iceland in May

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Iceland in May →

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Hólmavík in May

Cold weather calls for smart layering in May. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days.

What To Do in Hólmavík in May

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

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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