May · Iceland
Best time to visit Skógafoss in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Skógafoss in May
Average temperature 5°C, 189 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 189 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Skógafoss scores 5.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 5°C, 189 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Skógafoss thunders in a wide curtain onto the south-coast flats-staircase to the rim and mist rainbows on clear days. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
May in Skógafoss: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 189 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.7/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 6.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Skógafoss in May?
- In May, Skógafoss averages 5°C, 189 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Skógafoss?
- May earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Skógafoss in May?
- Expect about 189 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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