What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Reykjavík in May?

In May, Barcelona averages 23°C high / 16°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 109 mm.

Barcelona vs Reykjavík in May

Barcelona is the better pick in May — 93 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air.

Barcelona vs Reykjavík — May climate, side by side

	🇪🇸 Barcelona	🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	23°C	6°C
Avg high / low	23° / 16°	10° / 5°
Rainfall	40 mm	109 mm
Rainy days	5	18
Humidity	77%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	56	40

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Barcelona 🇪🇸 Spainnice, a little rain, muggy air · best May93
Reykjavík 🇮🇸 Icelandcold, rainy, clean air · best July72

Barcelona vs Reykjavík in May — FAQ

Is May better in Barcelona or Reykjavík?: Barcelona is the better pick in May — 93 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Reykjavík in May?: In May, Barcelona averages 23°C high / 16°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 109 mm.