Weather in Reykjavík in may 2025

The weather in Reykjavik in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

very bad weather 17.8cm

Weather at 6am
41°F

Partly Cloudy

24%

Clear/Sunny

22%

Moderate rain at times

12%

Weather at 12pm
47°F

Clear/Sunny

24%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Moderate rain at times

16%

Weather at 6pm
47°F

Cloudy

23%

Partly Cloudy

22%

Clear/Sunny

19%

Weather at 3am
41°F

Partly Cloudy

22%

Clear/Sunny

22%

Moderate rain at times

20%

Cloudy

18%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Reykjavík in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Reykjavík in may.


The climate of Reykjavík in may is very bad

the weather in Reykjavik in may is wet (with 3.6in of rainfall over 7 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 4.1in of rainfall over 8 days.

The climate is relatively cold in that area may, but it is liveable by dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 49°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Reykjavik is 45°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Reykjavik in may with a maximum record of 59°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2013.

Day length in Reykjavik in may is 18:26. Sunrise is at 04:12 and sets at 22:38.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Reykjavík in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 45°F
Highest temperature 49°F
Lowest temperature 41°F
Highest record temperature 59°F
(2009)
Lowest record temperature 27°F
(2013)
Number of days at -32°F 1 day(s)
(3%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 45°F
Lowest sea temperature 42°F
Highest sea temperature 48°F
Wind
Wind speed 25km/h
Wind temperature 36°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 3.6in
Number of days with rainfall 7 day(s)
(22%)
Record daily rainfall 1.6in
(2021)
Snowfall 17.8cm
Other climate data
Humidity 82%
Visibility 8.86km
Cloud cover 60%
UV index 3
Daily sunshine hours 16
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 04:12
Time of sunset 22:38
Length of day 18:26
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Reykjavík in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
40°F to 45°F
02-05-2024
Overcast
41°F to 45°F
03-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 47°F
04-05-2024
Overcast
43°F to 45°F
05-05-2024
Patchy light drizzle
41°F to 43°F
06-05-2024
Light rain shower
41°F to 45°F
07-05-2024
Light rain shower
41°F to 43°F
08-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 45°F
09-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
40°F to 45°F
10-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 47°F
11-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 50°F
12-05-2024
Light drizzle
47°F to 49°F
13-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
45°F to 49°F
14-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 47°F
15-05-2024
Light drizzle
43°F to 45°F
16-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 47°F
17-05-2024
Overcast
40°F to 47°F
18-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
40°F to 49°F
19-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 47°F
20-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 45°F
21-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 45°F
22-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 43°F
23-05-2024
Light drizzle
40°F to 47°F
24-05-2024
Light rain
47°F to 49°F
25-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
45°F to 50°F
26-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 54°F
27-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 54°F
28-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 54°F
29-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 49°F
30-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 49°F
31-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 47°F

Map: other cities in Iceland in may

Cities near Reykjavík:

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Seltjarnarnes in mayvery bad weather
Mosfellsbaer in mayvery bad weather
Akranes in mayvery bad weather
Vogar in mayvery bad weather
Keflavík in mayvery bad weather
Suðurnesjabær in mayvery bad weather
Hveragerdi in mayvery bad weather
Grindavík in mayvery bad weather
Thingvellir in mayvery bad weather
Borgarnes in mayvery bad weather
Selfoss in mayvery bad weather
Iceland in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Reykjavík in may:

Weather data for Reykjavík for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Reykjavík. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Reykjavík can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Reykjavík.


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