Ólafsfjörður weather in May (North Iceland, Iceland)
Is Ólafsfjörður a good destination in May, weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.
Temperatures
In May, Ólafsfjörður tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 6°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C.
Precipitation
Ólafsfjörður in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.Average sunshine
The area enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Ólafsfjörður. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ólafsfjörður climate page with graphs.
Ólafsfjörður, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
1°C
Max Temperature
6°C
Chance of Rain
39%
Precipitation
80 mm
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
73% *
Sunshine
169 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
28% *
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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