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When to go · Ísafjörður

Ísafjörður in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Iceland: Long days, puffins, fewer crowds; highlands still closed.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
7°C / 1°C
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
Iceland overall
Prices
Medium
Iceland overall

Verdict

GoodIceland month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Iceland: Long days, puffins, fewer crowds; highlands still closed.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • ÍsafjörðurHighs around 7 °C, lows around 1 °C, rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Iceland overall
Medium
Prices · Iceland overall
Medium

Iceland overall: Long days, puffins, fewer crowds; highlands still closed.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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