Weather in Iceland in May
Iceland offers cool weather with frequent rainfall (avg 6.4°C, 18 rainy days). Weather score: 4.8/10 · Okay
Avg temp
6.4°C
Daytime high
8.9°C
Night low
3.7°C
Rainy days
18
Sun per day
9.7 h
Iceland climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.6°C | 1.6°C | -2.9°C | 18 | 1.6 h | 0.5/10 |
| February | -0.1°C | 2°C | -2.3°C | 16 | 3.5 h | 1.5/10 |
| March | 0.8°C | 3°C | -1.5°C | 18 | 6 h | 3.3/10 |
| April | 3.9°C | 6.4°C | 1.3°C | 17 | 7.5 h | 4.1/10 |
| May | 6.4°C | 8.9°C | 3.7°C | 18 | 9.7 h | 4.8/10 |
| June | 9.6°C | 11.9°C | 7.1°C | 16 | 9.2 h | 6/10 |
| July | 11.2°C | 13.6°C | 8.7°C | 15 | 9.9 h | 6/10 |
| August | 10.9°C | 13.3°C | 8.4°C | 13 | 9 h | 6.8/10 |
| September | 8.3°C | 10.5°C | 6.1°C | 18 | 6.2 h | 5.3/10 |
| October | 4.9°C | 6.8°C | 2.9°C | 18 | 4.5 h | 3.4/10 |
| November | 2.4°C | 4.2°C | 0.5°C | 16 | 2.2 h | 1.5/10 |
| December | -0.5°C | 1.5°C | -2.7°C | 17 | 0.8 h | 0.5/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Iceland in May
How warm is it in Iceland in May?
In May, Iceland averages 6.4°C, with daytime highs of 8.9°C and night lows of 3.7°C.
Does it rain a lot in Iceland in May?
May sees around 18 rainy days and about 117.9 mm of rainfall in Iceland.
Is May a good month to visit Iceland?
May scores 4.8/10 for Iceland. Iceland offers cool weather with frequent rainfall (avg 6.4°C, 18 rainy days).