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Temperature in West Iceland in May

West Iceland is a region in Iceland. In May the average maximum daytime temperatures are low 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.

What is the temperature of the different cities in West Iceland in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in West Iceland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in May in West Iceland?
    • Leirá tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 4°C.

  • What is the coldest city in May in West Iceland?
    • Our database indicates that in May, Húsafell is the city with the coolest temperatures in West Iceland. You can expect daytime highs of 8°C and nighttime lows close to 1°C.

  • How much sun does West Iceland get in May?
    • Borgarnes enjoys approximately 201 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 7°C in Stykkishólmur this month, so not the best month to swim.

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