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When to go · Iceland

Iceland in May

Good month. Long days, puffins, fewer crowds; highlands still closed.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Crowds
Medium
Iceland
Prices
Medium
Iceland

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Iceland

Long days, puffins, fewer crowds; highlands still closed.

Weather in May

  • Reykjavík and the south-west · Reykjavík, Golden Circle, Reykjanesfine

    Mild and windy: around 0 °C in January, 12–14 °C in July. About 21 h of daylight in June, 4–5 h in late December.

  • South coast · Vík, Skaftafell, Jökulsárlónfine

    The wettest and windiest lowland; sandstorms and high winds close Route 1 in places. Ice caves open roughly November–March with guides.

  • North and east · Akureyri, Mývatn, Húsavík, East Fjordsfine

    Colder, drier and often sunnier than the south; more snow in winter, warmer summer days.

  • Highlands · Landmannalaugar, Þórsmörk, Askja, Kjölurcool

    F-roads open roughly late June to early September, dates set each year — check umferdin.is. Snow possible any month.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Iceland
Medium
Prices · Iceland
Medium

What to pack

  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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Where to go in May

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