Weather in May in West Iceland
Thinking about venturing to West Iceland this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in West Iceland in May?
West Iceland is a region in Iceland. May in West Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C in Húsafell to 11°C in Leirá. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Leirá and 1°C in Húsafell.To explore the conditions in West Iceland in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hellissandur with an average of 72 mm to moderate rainfall in Saurbær with 91 mm.Average sunshine
The city Borgarnes usually sees around 201 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at West Iceland's conditions throughout the year, check out our West Iceland climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our West Iceland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in West Iceland?
Borgarnes
In May Borgarnes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grundarfjordur
In May Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stykkishólmur
In May Stykkishólmur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Akranes
In May Akranes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Búðardalur
In May Búðardalur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°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 West Iceland, in Iceland.
Is May the best time to visit West Iceland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Borgarnes, May may not be the ideal time to visit West Iceland.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Borgarnes. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in West Iceland.
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