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Westfjords Weather in May

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

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Ísafjörður Flateyri Patreksfjörður Súðavík

Considering a trip to the Westfjords, Iceland this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Westfjords in May

The Westfjords, Iceland is a region in Iceland. May in the Westfjords generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Ísafjörður.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Westfjords, Iceland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Súðavík with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Bíldudalur with 78 mm (3.1 in).

Explore the Westfjords by month

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

January2°C (36°F) February1°C (34°F) March1°C (34°F) April3°C (37°F) May6°C (43°F) This monthJune9°C (48°F) July12°C (54°F) August11°C (52°F) September9°C (48°F) October5°C (41°F) November3°C (37°F) December2°C (36°F)
Best Time to Visit the Westfjords →

Best Places to Visit in the Westfjords in May

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

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 the Westfjords

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

Temperature range in the Westfjords (May)

Precipitation variation in the Westfjords (May)

Ísafjörður

In May Ísafjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ísafjörður →

Flateyri

In May Flateyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Flateyri →

Patreksfjörður

In May Patreksfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Patreksfjörður →

Súðavík

In May Súðavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Súðavík →

Þingeyri

In May Þingeyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Þingeyri →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Westfjords, in Iceland.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Westfjords in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ísafjörður 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Flateyri 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Patreksfjörður 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Súðavík 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Þingeyri 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Hólmavík 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 75 mm (3 in)

The Westfjords weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in the Westfjords, Iceland brings poor weather. In Ísafjörður, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

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

Ísafjörður averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does the Westfjords, Iceland get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Ísafjörður averages just 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Westfjords, Iceland.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Westfjords, Iceland?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to the Westfjords, Iceland with often poor weather in Ísafjörður.

Generally speaking, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Ísafjörður.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Westfjords.

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