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

In May, Dubai averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 2 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 109 mm.

Dubai vs Reykjavík in May

Reykjavík is the better pick in May — 72 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air, while Dubai is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Dubai vs Reykjavík — May climate, side by side

	🇦🇪 Dubai	🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Comfort score	44/100 (F)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	40°C	6°C
Avg high / low	40° / 26°	10° / 5°
Rainfall	2 mm	109 mm
Rainy days	1	18
Humidity	46%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	114	40

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

Month by month

Dubai 🇦🇪 United Arab Emiratessweltering, dry, poor air quality · best January44
Reykjavík 🇮🇸 Icelandcold, rainy, clean air · best July72

Dubai vs Reykjavík in May — FAQ

Is May better in Dubai or Reykjavík?: Reykjavík is the better pick in May — 72 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air, while Dubai is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Dubai vs Reykjavík in May?: In May, Dubai averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 2 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 109 mm.