Akureyri weather in May (North Iceland, Iceland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Akureyri in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Akureyri tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -0°C.

Precipitation

Akureyri in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Akureyri. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Akureyri climate page with graphs.

 

Akureyri, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Water Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 169 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 28%  

Where to go in Iceland in May

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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