May · Iceland
Best time to visit Egilsstaðir in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Egilsstaðir in May
Average temperature 4°C, 75 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.7/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Egilsstaðir scores 6.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 4°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Egilsstaðir is East Iceland’s hub beside Lagarfljót-forests rare for Iceland and a launchpad to highland tracks. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
May in Egilsstaðir: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At 4°C (39°F) this is proper winter weather in May: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 75 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 18.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Egilsstaðir in May?
- In May, Egilsstaðir averages 4°C, 75 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Egilsstaðir?
- May earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Egilsstaðir in May?
- Expect about 75 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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