Reykjavík weather in May (Capital Region, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Reykjavík during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Reykjavík generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Reykjavík in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 201 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Reykjavík, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 201 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 35%  

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.

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 Reykjavík in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 8°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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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