Iceland weather in May
What is the weather like in Iceland in May?
The weather conditions in Iceland in May vary from poor to unpleasant depending on the destination.
During May in Iceland the average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 5°C (42°F) in Suðureyri to 12°C (53°F) in Hella. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (40°F) in Hella and 2°C (35°F) in Suðureyri.
Precipitation in May varies from moderate in Raufarhöfn with an average of 55mm (2.16 inches) of rainfall to high in Solheimahjaleiga with 160mm (6.30 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Iceland, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in Iceland
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Average weather in Reykjavík
In May Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (40°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Akureyri
In May Akureyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Keflavík
In May Keflavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (49°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Höfn
In May Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (38°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Selfoss
In May Selfoss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (51°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (40°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Iceland?
In our opinion May is not the best time to visit Iceland with commonly unpleasant weather in Reykjavík.
On average the best time to visit Iceland is in June and July with generally tolerable weather in Reykjavík.
The worst months are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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