South Iceland weather in May
Planning a getaway to South 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 is the weather like in South Iceland in May?
South Iceland is a region in Iceland. May in South Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Solheimahjaleiga to 12°C in Hella. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Hella and 3°C in Solheimahjaleiga.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sprengisandur with an average of 78 mm to high rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 160 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Höfn, marking it as the year's driest month. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 172 hours of sunlight anticipated in Höfn. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in South Iceland for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our South Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in South Iceland?
Höfn
In May Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Selfoss
In May Selfoss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hella
In May Hella generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hveragerði
In May Hveragerði generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Laugarvatn
In May Laugarvatn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high 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 South Iceland, in Iceland.
Is May the best time to visit South Iceland?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit South Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Höfn.
Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Höfn.
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