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The weather in Akureyri in May is very cold with temperatures between -3°C and 7°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Akureyri. 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.
Akureyri is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during May. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Akureyri in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Akureyri in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Akureyri before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3° / -11° | 9 | 3 | 22 | 188 mm | Awful | Akureyri in January |
| February | -2° / -11° | 7 | 3 | 20 | 183 mm | Awful | Akureyri in February |
| March | 0° / -10° | 9 | 2 | 24 | 170 mm | Awful | Akureyri in March |
| April | 3° / -7° | 7 | 7 | 16 | 113 mm | Awful | Akureyri in April |
| May | 7° / -3° | 10 | 12 | 9 | 119 mm | Awful | Akureyri in May |
| June | 12° / 2° | 7 | 21 | 2 | 83 mm | Awful | Akureyri in June |
| July | 14° / 4° | 9 | 22 | 0 | 135 mm | Ok | Akureyri in July |
| August | 13° / 3° | 11 | 20 | 0 | 153 mm | Bad | Akureyri in August |
| September | 9° / 0° | 12 | 16 | 3 | 193 mm | Awful | Akureyri in September |
| October | 4° / -4° | 13 | 7 | 11 | 239 mm | Awful | Akureyri in October |
| November | -1° / -8° | 8 | 5 | 18 | 208 mm | Awful | Akureyri in November |
| December | -4° / -11° | 7 | 4 | 22 | 225 mm | Awful | Akureyri in December |