Iceland Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Iceland experiences cool temperatures with an average high of 9.4°C (48.9°F) and an average low of 5.2°C (41.4°F). The wind chill makes it feel even colder, with an average “feels like” temperature ranging from 1.5°C (34.8°F) to 7.3°C (45.1°F). The country sees a high level of precipitation, with an average of 4.03 inches, or about 30 rainy days throughout the month. May has relatively high humidity, averaging around 78.9%. Iceland has strong winds, with an average speed of 31.7 km/h (19.7 mph) and gusts reaching up to 54.4 km/h (33.8 mph). The skies are often cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 88.6%, but visibility is good, averaging 12.6 kilometers (7.8 miles). May has a low UV index of 1.3, indicating minimal risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in Iceland in May?
Average air temperature in Iceland is 7.3°C (45.1°F) in May. The outside temperature in Iceland feels like 4.4°C (39.9°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 9.4°C (48.9°F) and feels like 7.3°C (45.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 5.2°C (41.4°F) which feels like 1.5°C (34.8°F).
How hot is Iceland in May?
The hot temperature in May in Iceland rises to 14°C (57.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 78.9% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 14 °C (57.2°F). The average maximum temp in Iceland is 9.4°C (57.2°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Iceland in May?
The coldest temp in Iceland in May drops to -1.3°C (29.7°F) during the cold nights. With 31.7km/h (19.7mph) winds and 78.9% humidity it feels like -4.2°C (24.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 5.2°C (41.4°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Iceland in May?
Yes, it rains for 30 days in Iceland in May averaging 4.03 mm of precipitation. Iceland has a 96.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Iceland throughout May?
Iceland has 4.03 mm (0.16 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 30 days out of the entire month.
Is Iceland windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Iceland during May is 31.7km/h (19.7mph) and average windgust is 54.4km/h (33.8mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 61.9km/h (38.5mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Iceland in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South direction in Iceland.
What are the humidity levels in Iceland in May?
The average humidity levels in Iceland in May are 78.9%. Daily humidity levels in Iceland range from 56.4% to 93.4% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Iceland in May?
Iceland has 18 hours 27 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Iceland in May is at 4:11:46 and the sunset is at 22:39:42.
What is the cloud coverage in Iceland in May?
Clouds cover 88.6% of the sky on average throughout May in Iceland. The cloud coverage ranges from 54.9% to 99.8% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Iceland?
The average UV index in Iceland is 1.3 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 3.
What is the solar radiation in Iceland in May?
The average solar radiation is 14.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Iceland during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 0.8 W/m2 to 28.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Iceland?
The average solar energy during May in Iceland is 0.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0 MJ/m2, to 0.9 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Iceland in May?
Yes, there is a % risk for severe weather in Iceland in May.
What is the air pressure in Iceland in May?
On average the air pressure in Iceland in May is 1010.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 992.9 mb to 1031.7 mb.
What is the visibility in Iceland in May?
The average daylight visibility in Iceland in May is 12.6 km (7.8 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5.9 km (3.7 miles) to 21.2 km (13.2 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Iceland in May?
The average dew point in Iceland during May is 3.7°C (38.7°F).
Where is the data for Iceland climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Iceland in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- KEFLAVIK, IC
- REYKJAVIK, IC
- STRAUMSVIK, IC
- REYKJAVIK, IC
- BIKF
- BIRK
- DW2431 Kopavogur IS