Kópavogur weather in May (Capital Region, Iceland)

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

In May, Kópavogur generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Kópavogur 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 you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June and July typically offer 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 Kópavogur climate page with graphs.

 

Kópavogur, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 97 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (2 KM, 1 Miles).

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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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 Kópavogur 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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