Húsavík weather in May (North Iceland, Iceland)

How does the May weather in Húsavík compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Húsavík includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Húsavík in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 169 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Húsavík. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Húsavík, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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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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 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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