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Weather in Reykjavík for May 2026

Your guide to Reykjavík weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Reykjavík usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Reykjavík snow forecast for May 2026, no snow is expected in the next 2 weeks.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the next days in Reykjavík predicts temperatures to be around 7 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Reykjavík at the beginning of May is 5.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 9.9 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Reykjavík experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 112.6 mm.

Average dry days
3
Dry days
Average rainy days
26
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
8°/4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
25 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
74 %
Avg humidity

Reykjavík Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Cloudy
6°
2
Patchy rain possible
7°
3
Sunny
7°
4
Sunny
4°
5
Partly cloudy
4°
6
Sunny
5°
7
Sunny
5°
8
Sunny
7°
9
Sunny
6°
10
Partly cloudy
7°
11
Patchy rain possible
8°
12
Sunny
9°
13
Overcast
9°
14
Sunny
8°
15
Patchy rain possible
9°
16
Patchy rain possible
9°
17
Patchy rain possible
8°
18
Patchy rain possible
10°
19
Moderate rain at times
10°
20
Patchy rain possible
9°
21
Sunny
10°
22
Patchy rain possible
9°
23
Patchy rain possible
9°
24
Patchy rain possible
9°
25
Patchy rain possible
9°
26
Patchy rain possible
10°
27
Partly cloudy
11°
28
Moderate rain at times
10°
29
Patchy rain possible
10°
30
Patchy rain possible
10°
31
Patchy rain possible
9°

Temperatures trend during May in Reykjavík

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Reykjavík day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 6° /1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /2° 2.3 mm 0 cm
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 7° /2° 3.1 mm 0 cm
4 May Sunny
Sunny
 4° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Sunny
Sunny
 5° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
7 May Sunny
Sunny
 5° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
8 May Sunny
Sunny
 7° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
9 May Sunny
Sunny
 6° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
10 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /5° 0.5 mm 0 cm
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Overcast
Overcast
 9° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
14 May Sunny
Sunny
 8° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /6° 2.1 mm 0 cm
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /7° 1.9 mm 0 cm
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /4° 4 mm 0 cm
18 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /5° 1.4 mm 0 cm
19 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 10° /5° 5.4 mm 0 cm
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /5° 3.5 mm 0 cm
21 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /4° 2.1 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 3.2 mm 0 cm
23 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 5.5 mm 0.1 cm
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /5° 6.4 mm 0 cm
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /5° 2.2 mm 0 cm
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /5° 4.9 mm 0 cm
27 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /5° 0.4 mm 0 cm
28 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 10° /6° 7.5 mm 0 cm
29 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /6° 4.6 mm 0 cm
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /6° 9.2 mm 0 cm
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /5° 4.2 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Reykjavík in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Reykjavík forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Reykjavík in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Reykjavík during May?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 8° and colder nights, dipping below 4°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Reykjavík during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 112.6 mm is expected in Reykjavík during May, occurring over more than 26 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Reykjavík in May 2026?

Reykjavík experiences an average snowfall of 0.534 cm during May, occurring over 2 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Reykjavík during May?

The average wind speed in Reykjavík during May is 25 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Reykjavík snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Reykjavík’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Reykjavík sees 2 snowy days during May, with approximately 0.5 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Reykjavík

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Reykjavíks May weather 💧
Typically, Reykjavík has 26 rainy days in May with a total of 112.6 mm of rainfall.

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