Þórshöfn Weather in May

May in Þórshöfn brings low temperatures around 8°C (46°F) during the day, dropping to 2°C (36°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 67 mm (2.6 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Þórshöfn in May

On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month, averaging 67 mm (2.6 in). Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Þórshöfn in May

Þórshöfn in May gets highs of 8°C (46°F) during the day and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night. Cold conditions persist throughout the day, so warm clothing is important from the moment you head outside. With overnight lows of 2°C (36°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Þórshöfn in May

The city usually sees around 110 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Þórshöfn. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Þórshöfn Temperature in May

Min Temperature 2°C (36°F)  

Max Temperature 8°C (46°F)  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 67 mm (2.6 in)  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 110 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Raufarhöfn, Iceland (39 KM, 24 Miles).

What to Wear in Þórshöfn in May

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Þórshöfn in May. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Þórshöfn in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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