Reykjahlíð weather in May (North Iceland, Iceland)

Thinking of visiting Reykjahlíð in May? Check the weather first! Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

May in Reykjahlíð generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C.

Precipitation

Reykjahlíð in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 169 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Reykjahlíð. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Reykjahlíð, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (53 KM, 33 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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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