May · Iceland
Best time to visit Höfn in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
6.0/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 138 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Sunny days
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Höfn scores 6.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 4°C, 138 mm of rain, and roughly 19 sunny days this month.
Höfn sits under Vatnajökull’s ice tongues-langoustine harbour town and gateway to Jökulsárlón day trips. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Höfn in May?
- In May, Höfn averages 4°C, 138 mm of rain, and about 19 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Höfn?
- May earns a 6.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Höfn in May?
- Expect about 138 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 19 sunny days.
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