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Weather in May in Reykjanes

Planning a trip to Reykjanes this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Reykjanes in May?

Reykjanes is a region in Iceland. May in Reykjanes generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Keflavík. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Reykjanes in May, check out the map below.

To explore the conditions in Reykjanes in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sandgerði with an average of 85 mm to moderate rainfall in Vogar with 90 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Keflavík enjoys close to 201 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Reykjanes climate page.

Where to go in Reykjanes in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Reykjanes on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our Reykjanes's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Reykjanes?

Keflavík

In May Keflavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Keflavík
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
7°C 
2°C 
165 hours 
102 mm 
18 days 
poor 
May May
9°C 
5°C 
201 hours 
87 mm 
16 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
12°C 
8°C 
173 hours 
77 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Keflavík

Grindavík

In May Grindavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Grindavík
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
7°C 
3°C 
165 hours 
106 mm 
19 days 
poor 
May May
10°C 
5°C 
201 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
12°C 
8°C 
173 hours 
79 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Grindavík

Vogar

In May Vogar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vogar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
7°C 
2°C 
165 hours 
105 mm 
18 days 
poor 
May May
10°C 
5°C 
201 hours 
90 mm 
16 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
13°C 
8°C 
173 hours 
80 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Vogar

Gardur

In May Gardur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gardur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
7°C 
2°C 
165 hours 
100 mm 
18 days 
poor 
May May
9°C 
5°C 
201 hours 
86 mm 
15 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
12°C 
8°C 
173 hours 
74 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Gardur

Sandgerði

In May Sandgerði generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sandgerði
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
7°C 
2°C 
165 hours 
100 mm 
18 days 
poor 
May May
9°C 
5°C 
201 hours 
85 mm 
15 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
11°C 
8°C 
173 hours 
73 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Sandgerði

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Reykjanes, in Iceland.

Is May the best time to visit Reykjanes?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Keflavík, May may not be the ideal time to visit Reykjanes.

Generally speaking, July provides tolerable weather in Keflavík. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Reykjanes.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland.

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