Reykjavik weather in May 2024

Expect 48°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 6 hours of sunshine per day in Reykjavik in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Reykjavik in May before you book your next holiday to Iceland in 2024/2025.

48
48°F max day temperature
6
6 hours of sunshine per day
16
16 days with some rainfall
37
37°F min night temperature
19
19 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
2.4
2.4 inches of monthly rainfall
3
3 (Moderate) UV index
43
43°F sea temperature

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The May weather guide for Iceland (Reykjavik) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How warm is it in Reykjavik in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 48°F in Reykjavik in May, falling to 37°F at night.

How sunny is it in Reykjavik in May?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Reykjavik in May - that's 32% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Reykjavik in May?

The average sea temperature around Reykjavik in May is 43°F.

Does it rain in Reykjavik in May?

There are usually 16 days with some rain in Reykjavik in May and the average monthly rainfall is 2.4 inches.

Reykjavik May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Reykjavik in May 2024. Select a month to view Reykjavik sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024	04:58	21:53
Thursday, 16th May 2024	04:08	22:42
Friday, 31st May 2024	03:24	23:29

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