Keflavík weather in May (Reykjanes, Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Keflavík this May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Keflavík typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 5°C.

Precipitation

Keflavík in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 201 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Keflavík. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Keflavík, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (34 KM, 21 Miles).

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.

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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