SeasonMapIceland in May
May is Iceland's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 4 destinations average 69/100, led by Húsavík at 72 — 7°C and 13 rainy days — while Vík trails at 60 with 168 mm of rain.
#4 of 12 months for Iceland · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Iceland in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Húsavík | City | 7°C | 52 mm · 13 days | 72 tier B | — |
| 2 | Reykjavík | City | 7°C | 103 mm · 18 days | 72 tier B | — |
| 3 | Akureyri | City | 7°C | 54 mm · 12 days | 71 tier B | — |
| 4 | Vík | Beach | 7°C | 168 mm · 20 days | 60 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Iceland in May
- Whale watching season · Reykjavík and 1 more place · 1 Apr – 15 Oct (usually)
- Puffins on the cliffs · Reykjavík and 1 more place · 20 Apr – 15 Aug (usually)
- Whales in Eyjafjordur · Akureyri · 1 May – 30 Sep (usually)