Reykjavík in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
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%
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:
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 50°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Iceland in may
Cities near Reykjavík:
| Kopavogur in may | very bad weather |
| Seltjarnarnes in may | very bad weather |
| Mosfellsbaer in may | very bad weather |
| Akranes in may | very bad weather |
| Vogar in may | very bad weather |
| Keflavík in may | very bad weather |
| Suðurnesjabær in may | very bad weather |
| Hveragerdi in may | very bad weather |
| Grindavík in may | very bad weather |
| Thingvellir in may | very bad weather |
| Borgarnes in may | very bad weather |
| Selfoss in may | very bad weather |
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.