Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in East Iceland, Iceland this May.
East Iceland, Iceland, a region in Iceland, typically experiences cold weather in May, with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Höfn.
Curious about the May temperatures in the prime spots of East Iceland? Navigate the map below and tap on a destination dot for more detailed stats.
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Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Iceland.
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Höfn averages a daytime high of 8°C (46°F) in May, which is low for East Iceland, Iceland.
Average overnight lows in East Iceland, Iceland during May sit near 3°C (37°F) in Höfn.
Höfn enjoys a balanced 172 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.
We have much more information about the climate in East Iceland.
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