Cape Town vs Reykjavík in May

Cape Town is the better pick in May — 82 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, very humid, while Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air.

Cape Town vs ReykjavíkMay climate, side by side

Cape TownReykjavík
Comfort score82/100 (A)75/100 (B)
Feels-like high18°C7°C
Avg high / low19° / 12°10° / 4°
Rainfall48 mm103 mm
Rainy days618
Humidity79%81%
Air quality (AQI)7840

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

Cape Town vs Reykjavík in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cape Town or Reykjavík?
Cape Town is the better pick in May — 82 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, very humid, while Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Reykjavík in May?
In May, Cape Town averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 10°C high / 4°C low with about 103 mm.