Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Akureyri, Iceland in May
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
36mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
5°C
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Akureyri, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May7°C average high
May is close to Akureyri's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May36mm average rain
May is one of Akureyri's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.4 hours average sun
May is brighter than Akureyri's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May5°C average sea
May is below Akureyri's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May29 weather score
May is one of Akureyri's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
