West Iceland Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in West Iceland, Iceland in May.

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Borgarnes Grundarfjordur Stykkishólmur Akranes

Thinking about venturing to West Iceland, 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 to Expect in West Iceland in May

West Iceland, 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 (46°F) in Húsafell to 11°C (52°F) in Leirá. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Leirá and 1°C (34°F) in Húsafell.

To explore the conditions in West Iceland, 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 (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Saurbær with 91 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Borgarnes enjoys approximately 201 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore West Iceland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Iceland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Borgarnes)

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May10°C (50°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August15°C (59°F) September12°C (54°F) October7°C (45°F) November4°C (39°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in West Iceland in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across West Iceland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in West Iceland

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in West Iceland, Iceland?

Temperature range in West Iceland (May)

Precipitation variation in West Iceland (May)

Borgarnes

In May Borgarnes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
201 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Borgarnes →

Grundarfjordur

In May Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
182 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Grundarfjordur →

Stykkishólmur

In May Stykkishólmur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
182 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Stykkishólmur →

Akranes

In May Akranes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
201 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Akranes →

Búðardalur

In May Búðardalur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
182 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Búðardalur →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in West Iceland in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Borgarnes 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Grundarfjordur 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Stykkishólmur 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Akranes 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Búðardalur 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Fossatún 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

West Iceland weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Iceland, Iceland in May?

May in West Iceland, Iceland brings poor weather. In Borgarnes, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in West Iceland, Iceland in May?

Average temperatures in West Iceland, Iceland during May range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Borgarnes.

Does West Iceland, Iceland get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Borgarnes averages just 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for West Iceland, Iceland.

Is May a Good Time to Visit West Iceland, Iceland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Borgarnes, May may not be the ideal time to visit West Iceland, 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.

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