May · Iceland
Best time to visit Ísafjörður in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ísafjörður in May
Average temperature 3°C, 144 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.0/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 144 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Ísafjörður scores 5.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 3°C, 144 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ísafjörður is the Westfjords’ hub-steep fjord walls, remote hiking, and midnight-sun fishing-town calm. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
May in Ísafjörður — workable with trade-offs
At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in May: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
144 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 5/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 6.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Ísafjörður — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ísafjörður in May?
- In May, Ísafjörður averages 3°C, 144 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Ísafjörður?
- May earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ísafjörður in May?
- Expect about 144 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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