Monthly climate guide
Höfn weather in May
With highs near 4°C (38°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), May feels cold in Höfn. Rainfall averages about 141 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 5°C warmer.
- Höfn is usually about 3°C warmer than Akureyri, 210 km away, in May.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
- Pack for frost — nights average 0°C in May.
Avg high
4°C
38°F
Avg low
0°C
32°F
Rainfall
141 mm
wet
Humidity
88%
relative
Sky
81%
cloud · often cloudy
Höfn weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 31°F | -5°C / 23°F | 267 mm | 93% | 75% |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | -5°C / 24°F | 277 mm | 92% | 80% |
| March | 0°C / 32°F | -5°C / 23°F | 198 mm | 90% | 77% |
| April | 1°C / 34°F | -3°C / 26°F | 144 mm | 90% | 79% |
| May | 4°C / 38°F | 0°C / 32°F | 141 mm | 88% | 81% |
| June | 8°C / 47°F | 4°C / 38°F | 102 mm | 86% | 83% |
| July | 10°C / 50°F | 5°C / 42°F | 147 mm | 88% | 85% |
| August | 9°C / 48°F | 5°C / 41°F | 155 mm | 89% | 81% |
| September | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 37°F | 232 mm | 91% | 78% |
| October | 3°C / 38°F | 0°C / 32°F | 247 mm | 92% | 78% |
| November | 1°C / 33°F | -3°C / 26°F | 219 mm | 93% | 74% |
| December | -1°C / 31°F | -5°C / 22°F | 266 mm | 93% | 74% |
What to pack for May
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Höfn?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Höfn →Other Iceland cities in May
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Höfn in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Höfn?
May is cool in Höfn, with highs around 4°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Höfn in May?
Average highs are about 4°C (38°F) and average lows about 0°C (32°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Höfn in May?
Höfn typically gets around 141 mm of rain in May — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Höfn (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.