Akureyri in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Akureyri in may 2025
The weather in Akureyri in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 319.2cm
Weather at 6am
29°F
Partly Cloudy
21% of time
19%
18%
17%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Snow showers
21% of time
19%
17%
17%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Partly Cloudy
22% of time
20%
19%
17%
Weather at 3am
29°F
25%
20%
15%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Akureyri in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Akureyri in may.
The climate of Akureyri in may is very bad
the weather in Akureyri in may is wet (with 5.1in of rainfall over 8 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.8in of precipitation over 8 days.
The climate is rather cold here the month of may. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 45°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Akureyri is 38°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Akureyri in may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 4°F in 2015. You need to prepare to have about 24 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 77% of time.
On average, in Akureyri, the days of may last 19:05. Sunrise is at 03:38 and sets at 22:43.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Akureyri in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 4°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 319.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.47km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 17 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:38 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 22:43 | ||||
| Length of day | 19:05 | ||||
| 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 Akureyri in may 2024:
34°F to 43°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
38°F to 49°F
38°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 47°F
40°F to 50°F
47°F to 54°F
31°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
32°F to 45°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 49°F
34°F to 36°F
36°F to 38°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 49°F
45°F to 52°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Iceland in may
Cities near Akureyri:
| Dalvik in may | very bad weather |
| Mývatn in may | very bad weather |
| Húsavík in may | very bad weather |
| Siglufjördur in may | very bad weather |
| Dettifoss in may | very bad weather |
| Asbyrgi Canyon in may | very bad weather |
| Miðgarðar in may | very bad weather |
| Askja in may | very bad weather |
| Hvitserkur in may | very bad weather |
| Kerlingarfjöll in may | very bad weather |
| Raufarhöfn in may | very bad weather |
| Þórshöfn in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Akureyri
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Weather data for Akureyri in may:
Weather data for Akureyri for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Akureyri. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Akureyri 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 Akureyri.