Overall on the next 14 days there will be 1 days with snow in Iceland and a total of 0.2 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Iceland weather in May 2026
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Saturday
May 9
3 mm
6° / 4°
Sunday
May 10
11 mm
7° / 6°
Monday
May 11
3.3 mm
8° / 6°
Tuesday
May 12
0.2 cm
8° / 4°
Wednesday
May 13
0 mm
7° / 3°
Thursday
May 14
0 mm
6° / 4°
Friday
May 15
1.5 mm
6° / 5°
Saturday
May 16
0 mm
6° / 5°
Sunday
May 17
4 mm
6° / 5°
Monday
May 18
0 mm
6° / 3°
Tuesday
May 19
2.8 mm
7° / 4°
Wednesday
May 20
0 mm
8° / 5°
Thursday
May 21
1.3 mm
9° / 5°
Friday
May 22
20.3 mm
9° / 7°
🌨️ Snowy days in Iceland 2026 (May)
The average weather in Iceland in May
The weather in Iceland 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 Iceland. 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 Iceland during May. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Iceland.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Iceland in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Iceland in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Iceland before you arrive.
Temperatures
9° / 4°
Rainy Days
9
Snowy Days
3
Dry Days
20
Rainfall
88
mm
Sun Hours
6.6
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Iceland in other months
Iceland annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / -1° | 10 | 8 | 13 | 138 mm | Awful | Iceland in January |
| February | 2° / -1° | 10 | 7 | 12 | 119 mm | Awful | Iceland in February |
| March | 3° / -1° | 10 | 7 | 14 | 118 mm | Awful | Iceland in March |
| April | 5° / 1° | 11 | 11 | 8 | 101 mm | Awful | Iceland in April |
| May | 9° / 4° | 9 | 20 | 3 | 88 mm | Awful | Iceland in May |
| June | 12° / 8° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 74 mm | Bad | Iceland in June |
| July | 14° / 9° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 82 mm | Ok | Iceland in July |
| August | 13° / 9° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 97 mm | Bad | Iceland in August |
| September | 10° / 7° | 11 | 18 | 1 | 135 mm | Bad | Iceland in September |
| October | 6° / 4° | 11 | 18 | 2 | 111 mm | Awful | Iceland in October |
| November | 3° / 1° | 10 | 11 | 9 | 96 mm | Awful | Iceland in November |
| December | 1° / -2° | 8 | 11 | 11 | 103 mm | Awful | Iceland in December |
Temperatures in Iceland in May
Rain in Iceland in May
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Weather in Iceland in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Iceland in May?
The average temperature in Iceland in May is 4/9° C.
What is the chance of rain in Iceland in May?
On average, there are 9 rainy days in Iceland during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Iceland?
The weather in Iceland in May is awful.
Can it snow in Iceland in May?
On average, there are 3 snowy days in Iceland in May.
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