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

In May, Reykjavík averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.

Reykjavík vs Sydney in May

Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air.

Reykjavík vs Sydney — May climate, side by side

	🇮🇸 Reykjavík	🇦🇺 Sydney
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	6°C	19°C
Avg high / low	10° / 5°	20° / 14°
Rainfall	109 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	18	9
Humidity	78%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	40	46

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

Month by month

Reykjavík 🇮🇸 Icelandcold, rainy, clean air · best July72
Sydney 🇦🇺 Australianice, rainy, clean air · best September83

Reykjavík vs Sydney in May — FAQ

Is May better in Reykjavík or Sydney?: Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Reykjavík vs Sydney in May?: In May, Reykjavík averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.