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North Iceland Weather in May

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

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Akureyri Húsavík Laugar Blönduós

Planning a getaway to North Iceland, Iceland this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in North Iceland in May

North Iceland, Iceland is a region in Iceland. May in North Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Dalvík to 9°C (48°F) in Svínavatn. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Svínavatn and 0°C (32°F) in Dalvík.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Iceland, Iceland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Grímsey with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Dalvík with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Akureyri gets around 169 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore North Iceland by month

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

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March0°C (32°F) April3°C (37°F) May6°C (43°F) June11°C (52°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September9°C (48°F) October4°C (39°F) November1°C (34°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North Iceland in May

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

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

Temperature range in North Iceland (May)

Precipitation variation in North Iceland (May)

Akureyri

In May Akureyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/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)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
169 hours
189 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Akureyri →

Húsavík

In May Húsavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°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)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
169 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Húsavík →

Laugar

In May Laugar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
169 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Laugar →

Blönduós

In May Blönduós generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate 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)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Blönduós →

Siglufjörður

In May Siglufjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°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)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
169 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Siglufjörður →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Akureyri 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Húsavík 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Laugar 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Blönduós 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Siglufjörður 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Reykjahlíð 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

North Iceland weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across North Iceland, Iceland in May. The popular destination of Akureyri averages 6°C (43°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Akureyri peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in May, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

Does North Iceland, Iceland get a lot of snow/rain in May?

May is on the drier side in North Iceland, Iceland. Akureyri averages only about 71 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit North Iceland, Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Akureyri.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Akureyri.

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