Reykholt weather in May (West Iceland, Iceland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Reykholt in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, Reykholt usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 10°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 2°C.

Precipitation

Reykholt in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 201 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Reykholt. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reykholt climate page with graphs.

 

Reykholt, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in May

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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