Weather in May 2025

Iceland weather in May 2025

The weather in Iceland in May is very cold with temperatures between 4°C and 9°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Iceland. 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.

You can expect a few days of snow in Iceland during May. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Iceland.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Iceland in May 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Iceland in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Iceland before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
9° / 4°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
9
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
3
Dry Days
Dry Days
20
Rainfall
Rainfall
88
mm
6.6
Sun Hours
6.6
Hrs

Iceland annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 2° / -1° 10 8 13 138 mm
Awful
February 2° / -1° 10 7 12 119 mm
Awful
March 3° / -1° 10 7 14 118 mm
Awful
April 5° / 1° 11 11 8 101 mm
Awful
May 9° / 4° 9 20 3 88 mm
Awful
June 12° / 8° 7 23 0 74 mm
Bad
July 14° / 9° 7 24 0 82 mm
Ok
August 13° / 9° 8 23 0 97 mm
Bad
September 10° / 7° 11 18 1 135 mm
Bad
October 6° / 4° 11 18 2 111 mm
Awful
November 3° / 1° 10 11 9 96 mm
Awful
December 1° / -2° 8 11 11 103 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Iceland in May
Rain in Iceland in May

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Weather in Iceland in May - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Iceland in May?
The average temperature in Iceland in May is 4/9° C.
What is the chance of rain in Iceland in May?
On average, there are 9 rainy days in Iceland during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Iceland?
The weather in Iceland in May is awful.
Can it snow in Iceland in May?
On average, there are 3 snowy days in Iceland in May.
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