Iceland in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
How are weather conditions in Iceland in may? Is it a good time to visit Húsavík and Selfoss? Check out weather datas and our advices on this page.
very bad weather across 89% of the territory bad weather across 12% of the territory
Weather in Iceland in may 2023
In this section, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Iceland. These forecasts are statistics for may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in may in Reykjavik
very bad weather 17.8cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Cloudy
31% of time
24%
22%
12%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Cloudy
28% of time
24%
21%
16%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
26% of time
23%
22%
19%
Weather at 3am
41°F
22%
22%
20%
18%
Where to go in Iceland in may?
Where to go in Iceland in may: destination map
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Where should you go in Iceland in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Iceland in may ranges from bad to very bad depending on the region and city.
The month of May is favored by a more remarkable rise in temperatures. Climatic conditions are improving gradually and it is now possible to have more sunny days during the month. As it is still cold, one must think about wearing comfortable clothes. The climate throughout May in Iceland is still unfavorable because of the persistent cold. Neither the frigid rains nor the snowfall have completely disappeared.
May in Reykjavik and South-western Iceland
The few sunny days during the first period of May indicates a marked improvement in climatic conditions. This is especially true as the temperatures are increasing and favor a relatively gentle atmosphere. On the other hand in mid-May, the rains begin to fall sporadically and towards the end of the month, wearing waterproof clothing is a must. The south of the country is experiencing a resurgence of rain and because of the wind speed that is quite strong, umbrellas are not really the best solution.
May in Akureyri and Northern Iceland
Expect snowfall during the first days of May in the north of the country. In fact, the temperatures are still cold, especially in the mornings. However, the weather in Iceland throughout May is gradually improving. One can then bet on beautiful sunny days towards the end of the month for their outings.
Climate in Iceland in may
Climate in Reykjavik in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 41°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is rather cold in this city in this month, but it is livable when dressing hot. With 3.6in over 7 days, rain may occur during your journey. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 45°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||
| Length of day | 18:26 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Landmannalaugar in may
In may, maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 43°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city in the month of may. Plan a sweater! With 5.5in over 8 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your stay. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||
| Length of day | 18:22 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Akureyri in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 29°F (for an average temperature of 38°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in this city in may. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 5.1in over 8 days, rainfall can happen throughout your vacations. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 17 | ||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||
| Length of day | 19:05 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Arnarstapi in may
In may, the mean temperature in Arnarstapi is 43°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 43°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in this month. Plan a sweater! With 4.7in over 8 days, rain may occur for your vacations. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 42°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||
| Length of day | 18:41 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Asbyrgi Canyon in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Asbyrgi Canyon is 41°F (maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is quite cold around this city in the month of may. Plan to cover you well! With 2.9in over 5 days, rain may occur for your vacations. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 17 | ||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||
| Length of day | 19:14 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Iceland in may
| Reykjavik in may | very bad weather |
| Landmannalaugar in may | very bad weather |
| Akureyri in may | very bad weather |
| Arnarstapi in may | very bad weather |
| Asbyrgi Canyon in may | very bad weather |
| Askja in may | very bad weather |
| Borgarfjörður eystri in may | very bad weather |
| Dettifoss in may | very bad weather |
| Djúpavík in may | very bad weather |
| Djúpivogur in may | very bad weather |
| Dyrholaey in may | bad weather |
| Eyjafjallajökull in may | bad weather |
| Fjadrargljufur Canyon in may | very bad weather |
| Flatey island in may | very bad weather |
| Fludir (Secret Lagoon) in may | very bad weather |
| Geysir in may | very bad weather |
| Gljufrabui in may | bad weather |
| Grindavík in may | very bad weather |
| Gullfoss in may | very bad weather |
| Hofn in may | very bad weather |
| Hornstrandir in may | very bad weather |
Weather data for Iceland in may:
Weather data for Iceland in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Iceland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Iceland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Iceland.