Seyðisfjörður

East Iceland Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Iceland, Iceland in May.

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Höfn Egilsstadir Seyðisfjörður Vopnafjörður

Planning a trip to East Iceland, Iceland this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in East Iceland in May

East Iceland, Iceland is a region in Iceland. May in East Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Höfn.

For a closer look at conditions across East Iceland, Iceland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hallormsstaður with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to high snow/rainfall in Skaftafell with 144 mm (5.7 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Höfn usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Höfn gets approximately 172 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore East Iceland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Iceland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Höfn)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March4°C (39°F) April5°C (41°F) May8°C (46°F) June10°C (50°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August12°C (54°F) September10°C (50°F) October7°C (45°F) November5°C (41°F) December4°C (39°F)
Best Time to Visit East Iceland →

Best Places to Visit in East Iceland in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Iceland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in East Iceland

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in East Iceland, Iceland?

Temperature range in East Iceland (May)

Precipitation variation in East Iceland (May)

Höfn

In May Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
172 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Höfn →

Egilsstadir

In May Egilsstadir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Egilsstadir →

Seyðisfjörður

In May Seyðisfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Seyðisfjörður →

Vopnafjörður

In May Vopnafjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vopnafjörður →

Skálafell

In May Skálafell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
172 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Skálafell →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Iceland, in Iceland.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Iceland in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Höfn 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Egilsstadir 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Seyðisfjörður 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Vopnafjörður 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Skálafell 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Eiðar 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

East Iceland weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Iceland, Iceland in May?

Expect poor weather across East Iceland, Iceland in May. The popular destination of Höfn averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in East Iceland, Iceland in May?

Daytime temperatures in Höfn peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in May, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does East Iceland, Iceland get a lot of rain in May?

East Iceland, Iceland sees substantial rainfall in May. Höfn typically averages about 107 mm (4.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit East Iceland, Iceland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Höfn, May may not be the ideal time to visit East Iceland, Iceland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Höfn.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in East Iceland.

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