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May climate

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May in Akureyri

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Weather varies through the month. Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main drawbacks.

Some tradeoffs

Late

Daytime high

46°F

Lows around 37°F

Precipitation

13 days/mo

Sun

5.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, cold at night.

46°Ftypical May high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.

42%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.

5.6 hMay sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryMay Heat feel

Hourly temperature pattern

In May, afternoons feel about 40° and nights feel near 33°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

22%May Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in May.

4 mphMay Calm

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical May day

May late afternoons are around 45°F, and early evening stays near 44°F.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning43°F

Rain26%

Cloud79%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Midday45°F

Rain27%

Cloud79%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Late afternoon45°F

Rain28%

Cloud78%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening44°F

Rain25%

Cloud76%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

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Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	35	26	4.3	17	0.2	85
Feb	34	26	3.9	16	1.3	84
Mar	35	27	3.8	17	2.5	83
Apr	40	31	2.8	14	4.3	82
May	46	37	2.6	13	5.6	81
Jun	55	45	2.7	13	5.9	79
Jul	59	50	3.1	15	5.1	81
Aug	58	49	3.5	15	4.4	82
Sep	52	43	4.9	17	2.8	84
Oct	42	34	5.6	19	1.7	88
Nov	36	28	4.7	17	0.5	87
Dec	34	25	4.6	17	0.0	86

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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Akureyri with Arkhangelsk.

Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jul 31, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

4.3

0.2

Feb

3.9

1.3

Mar

3.8

2.5

Apr

2.8

4.3

May

2.6

5.6

Jun

2.7

5.9

Jul

3.1

5.1

Aug

3.5

4.4

Sep

4.9

2.8

Oct

5.6

1.7

Nov

4.7

0.5

Dec

4.6

0.0

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	35	26	4.3	17	0.2	85
Feb	34	26	3.9	16	1.3	84
Mar	35	27	3.8	17	2.5	83
Apr	40	31	2.8	14	4.3	82
May	46	37	2.6	13	5.6	81
Jun	55	45	2.7	13	5.9	79
Jul	59	50	3.1	15	5.1	81
Aug	58	49	3.5	15	4.4	82
Sep	52	43	4.9	17	2.8	84
Oct	42	34	5.6	19	1.7	88
Nov	36	28	4.7	17	0.5	87
Dec	34	25	4.6	17	0.0	86

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	35	26	4.3	17	0.2	85
Feb	34	26	3.9	16	1.3	84
Mar	35	27	3.8	17	2.5	83
Apr	40	31	2.8	14	4.3	82
May	46	37	2.6	13	5.6	81
Jun	55	45	2.7	13	5.9	79
Jul	59	50	3.1	15	5.1	81
Aug	58	49	3.5	15	4.4	82
Sep	52	43	4.9	17	2.8	84
Oct	42	34	5.6	19	1.7	88
Nov	36	28	4.7	17	0.5	87
Dec	34	25	4.6	17	0.0	86

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	35	26	4.3	17	0.2	85
Feb	34	26	3.9	16	1.3	84
Mar	35	27	3.8	17	2.5	83
Apr	40	31	2.8	14	4.3	82
May	46	37	2.6	13	5.6	81
Jun	55	45	2.7	13	5.9	79
Jul	59	50	3.1	15	5.1	81
Aug	58	49	3.5	15	4.4	82
Sep	52	43	4.9	17	2.8	84
Oct	42	34	5.6	19	1.7	88
Nov	36	28	4.7	17	0.5	87
Dec	34	25	4.6	17	0.0	86

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	35	26	4.3	17	0.2	85
Feb	34	26	3.9	16	1.3	84
Mar	35	27	3.8	17	2.5	83
Apr	40	31	2.8	14	4.3	82
May	46	37	2.6	13	5.6	81
Jun	55	45	2.7	13	5.9	79
Jul	59	50	3.1	15	5.1	81
Aug	58	49	3.5	15	4.4	82
Sep	52	43	4.9	17	2.8	84
Oct	42	34	5.6	19	1.7	88
Nov	36	28	4.7	17	0.5	87
Dec	34	25	4.6	17	0.0	86

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	35	26	4.3	17	0.2	85
Feb	34	26	3.9	16	1.3	84
Mar	35	27	3.8	17	2.5	83
Apr	40	31	2.8	14	4.3	82
May	46	37	2.6	13	5.6	81
Jun	55	45	2.7	13	5.9	79
Jul	59	50	3.1	15	5.1	81
Aug	58	49	3.5	15	4.4	82
Sep	52	43	4.9	17	2.8	84
Oct	42	34	5.6	19	1.7	88
Nov	36	28	4.7	17	0.5	87
Dec	34	25	4.6	17	0.0	86

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	35	26	4.3	17	0.2	85
Feb	34	26	3.9	16	1.3	84
Mar	35	27	3.8	17	2.5	83
Apr	40	31	2.8	14	4.3	82
May	46	37	2.6	13	5.6	81
Jun	55	45	2.7	13	5.9	79
Jul	59	50	3.1	15	5.1	81
Aug	58	49	3.5	15	4.4	82
Sep	52	43	4.9	17	2.8	84
Oct	42	34	5.6	19	1.7	88
Nov	36	28	4.7	17	0.5	87
Dec	34	25	4.6	17	0.0	86