May · Iceland
Best time to visit Húsavík in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Húsavík in May
Average temperature 3°C, 79 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Húsavík scores 6.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 3°C, 79 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Húsavík is Iceland’s whale-watching capital on Skjálfandi Bay, with a wooden church and Arctic summer light. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
May in Húsavík: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At 3°C (38°F) this is proper winter weather in May: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 79 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 18.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 6.6/10 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 Húsavík in May?
- In May, Húsavík averages 3°C, 79 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Húsavík?
- May earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Húsavík in May?
- Expect about 79 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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