Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Höfn, Iceland in May
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
9°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Höfn, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May9°C average high
May is close to Höfn's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May97mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Höfn's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to August and November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.7 hours average sun
May is one of Höfn's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May8°C average sea
May is below Höfn's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May25 weather score
May is one of Höfn's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.