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

In May, Edinburgh averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 51 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 109 mm.

Edinburgh vs Reykjavík in May

Edinburgh is the better pick in May — 83 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Reykjavík — May climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	Reykjavík
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	13°C	6°C
Avg high / low	16° / 8°	10° / 5°
Rainfall	51 mm	109 mm
Rainy days	9	18
Humidity	78%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	41	40

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

Edinburgh vs Reykjavík in May — FAQ

Is May better in Edinburgh or Reykjavík?: Edinburgh is the better pick in May — 83 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Reykjavík in May?: In May, Edinburgh averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 51 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 109 mm.