Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in North Iceland, Iceland this May.
North Iceland, Iceland, a region in Iceland, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging 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.
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Akureyri averages a daytime high of 6°C (43°F) in May, which is low for North Iceland, Iceland.
Average overnight lows in North Iceland, Iceland during May sit near 0°C (32°F) in Akureyri.
Data insights from our comprehensive database indicate that Svínavatn is the city with the highest warmth. Daytime peaks average near 9°C (48°F), while the nights are characterized by a low temperature close to 2°C (36°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Dalvík stands out as the coolest city in North Iceland, Iceland for the month of May. Daytime highs average 6°C (43°F) and it cools down to about 0°C (32°F) at night.
Akureyri enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.
The water temperature averages approximately 5°C (41°F) in Akureyri this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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