Akureyri weather in May (North Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the May weather in Akureyri? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Akureyri typically experiences 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.

Akureyri in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of snow/rain.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 28%  

Where to go in Iceland in May

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

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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 Akureyri in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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