Weather in May in South Iceland
Planning a journey to South Iceland this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
Temperatures
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.For a closer look at conditions across South Iceland, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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. Going by our weather data, this month in Höfn usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 172 hours of sunlight expected in Höfn. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our South Iceland climate page.
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Popular destinations
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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