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    Iceland weather in May 2025

    Europe

    Iceland weather in May 2025

     

    Day

    9 °C

     

    Night

    3 °C

     

    Sea

    6 °C

     

    Precipitation

    49 mm

    in month

     

    Rainy days

    7 days

    in month

     

    Daylight

    18 hours

    average

     

    Sunshine

    6 hours

    average

     

    Humidity

    80 %

     

    Day

    9 °C

     

    Night

    3 °C

     

    Sea

    6 °C

     

    Precipitation

    49 mm

    in month

     

    Rainy days

    7 days

    in month

     

    Daylight

    18 hours

    average

     

    Sunshine

    6 hours

    average

     

    Humidity

    80 %

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    Weather overview and FAQs

    Weather overview

    In May in Iceland, the average air temperature ranges from 9 °C (48 °F) during the day to 3 °C (37 °F) at night. There are 7 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 49 mm (1.92 in).

    Is May a good month to visit Iceland?

    Iceland can be visited in May - the weather will be moderate. A relatively low temperature of 9 °C (48 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of 3 °C (37 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.

    What is the average number of rainy days in Iceland in May?

    In Iceland in May, we can expect 7 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 1.7 days of the week, or in general - 24 % days.

    What is the temperature in Iceland during the day in May?

    In May in Iceland, the average daily temperatures will be 9 °C (48 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.

    Is the weather in Iceland warmer in May than in June?

    No, in Iceland in May the temperature is not higher than in June.

    Is Iceland rainier in May than in April?

    No, in May in Iceland it does not rain more than in April.

    How windy is Iceland in May?

    In May in Iceland, there will be an average wind scale of 5.

    How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Iceland in May?

    The length of daylight in Iceland in May is 18 hours.

    How humid is Iceland in May?

    Humidity in Iceland in May is 80 %.

    Is the temperature rising or falling in the course of time in May in Iceland?

    Over the course of May in Iceland, the temperatures are rising from 7 °C (45 °F) at the beginning of the month to 11 °C (51 °F) at the end of the month.

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