Weather in May in Capital Region
Thinking about venturing to Capital Region this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Capital Region in May?
Capital Region is a region in Iceland. May in Capital Region generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Reykjavík.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Álftanes with an average of 95 mm to moderate rainfall in Mosfellsbær with 100 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Reykjavík enjoys close to 201 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Capital Region for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Capital Region climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Capital Region?
Reykjavík
In May Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kópavogur
In May Kópavogur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hafnarfjördur
In May Hafnarfjördur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mosfellsbær
In May Mosfellsbær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Garðabær
In May Garðabær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Capital Region, in Iceland.
Is May the best time to visit Capital Region?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Capital Region due to the typically unpleasant weather in Reykjavík.
Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Reykjavík. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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