Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Capital Region, Iceland this May.
Capital Region, Iceland, a region in Iceland, typically experiences cold weather in May, with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Reykjavík.
Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Capital Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Reykjavík. That makes May a low month for Capital Region, Iceland.
After dark, Reykjavík cools to about 4°C (39°F) on an average May night.
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 201 hours of sunshine in Reykjavík. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
The water temperature averages approximately 8°C (46°F) in Reykjavík this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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