Vestmannaeyjar weather in May (Iceland)

Curious about the May weather in Vestmannaeyjar? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Vestmannaeyjar generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Vestmannaeyjar in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Vestmannaeyjar. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vestmannaeyjar, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 32 km/h  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Vestmannaeyjar 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 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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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