Weather in May 2024

Reykjavik weather in May 2024

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The average weather in Reykjavik in May

The weather in Reykjavik in May is very cold with temperatures between 4°C and 9°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Reykjavik. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.

You can expect a few days of snow in Reykjavik during May. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Reykjavik.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Reykjavik in May 2024.

If you’re planning to visit Reykjavik in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Reykjavik before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
9° / 4°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
9
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
3
Dry Days
Dry Days
20
Rainfall
Rainfall
88
mm
6.6
Sun Hours
6.6
Hrs

Reykjavik annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 2° / -1° 10 8 13 138 mm
Awful
February 2° / -1° 10 7 12 119 mm
Awful
March 3° / -1° 10 7 14 118 mm
Awful
April 5° / 1° 11 11 8 101 mm
Awful
May 9° / 4° 9 20 3 88 mm
Awful
June 12° / 8° 7 23 0 74 mm
Bad
July 14° / 9° 7 24 0 82 mm
Ok
August 13° / 9° 8 23 0 97 mm
Bad
September 10° / 7° 11 18 1 135 mm
Bad
October 6° / 4° 11 18 2 111 mm
Awful
November 3° / 1° 10 11 9 96 mm
Awful
December 1° / -2° 8 11 11 103 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Reykjavik in May
Rain in Reykjavik in May

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Weather in Reykjavik in May - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Reykjavik in May?
The average temperature in Reykjavik in May is 4/9° C.
What is the chance of rain in Reykjavik in May?
On average, there are 9 rainy days in Reykjavik during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Reykjavik?
The weather in Reykjavik in May is awful.
Can it snow in Reykjavik in May?
On average, there are 3 snowy days in Reykjavik in May.
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