Ólafsfjörður weather in May (North Iceland, Iceland)
Planning a trip to Ólafsfjörður in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In May, Ólafsfjörður generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.
Ólafsfjörður in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.
The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in Ólafsfjörður 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.
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