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Capital Region Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Capital Region, Iceland in May.

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Reykjavík Kópavogur Hafnarfjördur Mosfellsbær

Planning a getaway to Capital Region, Iceland this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Capital Region in May

Capital Region, Iceland 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 (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Reykjavík.

For specific regional insights in Capital Region, Iceland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Álftanes with an average of 95 mm (3.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Mosfellsbær with 100 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Reykjavík sees close to 201 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Capital Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Capital Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Reykjavík)

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May11°C (52°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August15°C (59°F) September12°C (54°F) October8°C (46°F) November5°C (41°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Capital Region in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Capital Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Capital Region

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Capital Region, Iceland?

Temperature range in Capital Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Capital Region (May)

Reykjavík

In May Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
201 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Kópavogur

In May Kópavogur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
201 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kópavogur →

Hafnarfjördur

In May Hafnarfjördur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
201 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Mosfellsbær

In May Mosfellsbær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
201 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Mosfellsbær →

Garðabær

In May Garðabær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
201 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Capital Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Reykjavík 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Kópavogur 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Hafnarfjördur 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Mosfellsbær 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Garðabær 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Álftanes 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

Capital Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Capital Region, Iceland in May?

Expect unpleasant weather across Capital Region, Iceland in May. The popular destination of Reykjavík averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Capital Region, Iceland in May?

Average temperatures in Capital Region, Iceland during May range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Reykjavík.

Does Capital Region, Iceland get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Capital Region, Iceland. Reykjavík averages only about 97 mm (3.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Capital Region, Iceland?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Capital Region, Iceland 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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