North Iceland weather in May
Considering a trip to North Iceland this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in North Iceland in May?
North Iceland is a region in Iceland. May in North Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Dalvík to 9°C in Svínavatn. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Svínavatn and 0°C in Dalvík.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 55 mm to moderate rainfall in Dalvík with 83 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected in Akureyri. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Iceland in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in North Iceland?
Akureyri
In May Akureyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Húsavík
In May Húsavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Laugar
In May Laugar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Blönduós
In May Blönduós generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Siglufjörður
In May Siglufjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate 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 North Iceland, in Iceland.
Is May the best time to visit North Iceland?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit North Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Akureyri.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Akureyri.
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