Monthly climate averages for Akureyri, Iceland. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Dfc Subarctic
Climate OverviewAkureyri, Iceland in May has cold conditions, with highs averaging around 7.9°C (46°F). Rain falls on about 12 days this month.
This month falls at the end of Spring. Cold conditions dominate the month.
Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 5°C (41°F) at the start to 11°C (52°F) by month's end.
May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 62 mm across the month.
The warmest days tend to fall around the 30th, averaging 11.5°C (53°F).
Compared to April, this month is about 5°C warmer with 0 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.
Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)
Cold daytime highs of 8°C (46°F) mean shorter outdoor excursions with warming breaks. Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.
Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.
1 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.
| Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / -6°C | -4°C / -10°C | 18days (106 mm) Wet | 0.7h Poor | 85% Humid | 0.2 Low | Wet | View Details |
| February | 0°C / -4°C | -3°C / -8°C | 16days (103 mm) Wet | 2.9h Poor | 85% Humid | 0.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 0°C / -4°C | -3°C / -8°C | 16days (98 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 85% Humid | 2.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 3°C / -1°C | 1°C / -4°C | 12days (64 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 84% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 8°C / 3°C | 6°C / 0°C | 12days (62 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 82% Humid | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| June | 12°C / 7°C | 11°C / 5°C | 17days (99 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 80% Humid | 4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 15°C / 10°C | 14°C / 9°C | 16days (85 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 81% Humid | 4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| August best | 14°C / 9°C | 13°C / 7°C | 15days (96 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 82% Humid | 3.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| September | 10°C / 5°C | 8°C / 3°C | 18days (139 mm) Wet | 5.9h Fair | 86% Very Muggy | 2 Low | Wet | View Details |
| October | 5°C / 0°C | 2°C / -3°C | 18days (136 mm) Wet | 3.3h Poor | 90% Very Muggy | 1.1 Low | Wet | View Details |
| November | 1°C / -4°C | -2°C / -8°C | 17days (107 mm) Wet | 1h Poor | 89% Very Muggy | 0.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | -1°C / -6°C | -4°C / -10°C | 19days (125 mm) Wet | 0.2h Poor | 87% Very Muggy | 0.1 Low | Wet | View Details |
Full winter gear is a must — insulated coat, thermal base layers, warm hat, gloves, and waterproof boots.
A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.
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