May · Iceland
Best time to visit Westfjords in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Westfjords in May
Average temperature 3°C, 144 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.3/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 144 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Westfjords scores 5.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 3°C, 144 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Iceland's Westfjords combine deep fjords, small settlements, Dynjandi waterfall, red-sand coast, bird cliffs, hot pools, and long remote roads.
May in Westfjords — 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 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 5.3/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 6.8/10 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.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Westfjords — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Westfjords in May?
- In May, Westfjords averages 3°C, 144 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Westfjords?
- May earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Westfjords in May?
- Expect about 144 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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