East Iceland weather in May
Are you planning a trip to East Iceland in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in East Iceland in May?
East Iceland is a region in Iceland. May in East Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Höfn.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hallormsstaður with an average of 72 mm to high snow/rainfall in Hali with 132 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Höfn typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. Höfn enjoys a balanced 172 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at May's conditions in East Iceland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at East Iceland's yearly weather, check out our East Iceland climate page.
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Average weather in Höfn
In May Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Egilsstadir
In May Egilsstadir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Seyðisfjörður
In May Seyðisfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Vopnafjörður
In May Vopnafjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Skálafell
In May Skálafell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in East Iceland, in Iceland.
Is May the best time to visit East Iceland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Höfn, May may not be the ideal time to visit East Iceland.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Höfn.
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