Swimming in Iceland in may 2024 Sea temperature by city in may

Do you want to go to the beach in Iceland in may 2024? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in may in Iceland by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in Iceland in may 2024

Here, find the average sea temperature in Iceland in may in several coastal cities.

Reykjavik

on average:

45°F

min: 42°F / max: 48°F

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Akureyri

on average:

40°F

min: 34°F / max: 45°F

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Borgarnes

on average:

43°F

min: 40°F / max: 47°F

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Djúpavík

on average:

42°F

min: 39°F / max: 44°F

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Grindavík

on average:

46°F

min: 43°F / max: 49°F

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Hofn

on average:

46°F

min: 43°F / max: 48°F

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Ísafjörður

on average:

42°F

min: 39°F / max: 45°F

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Ólafsvík

on average:

41°F

min: 38°F / max: 45°F

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Patreksfjörður

on average:

42°F

min: 39°F / max: 44°F

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Raufarhöfn

on average:

40°F

min: 33°F / max: 46°F

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Siglufjördur

on average:

40°F

min: 34°F / max: 45°F

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Snaefellsnes

on average:

41°F

min: 38°F / max: 45°F

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Vík í Mýrdal

on average:

47°F

min: 46°F / max: 49°F

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Arnarstapi

on average:

41°F

min: 38°F / max: 45°F

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Djúpivogur

on average:

46°F

min: 43°F / max: 48°F

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Dyrholaey

on average:

48°F

min: 46°F / max: 50°F

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Flatey island

on average:

41°F

min: 38°F / max: 45°F

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Hornstrandir

on average:

42°F

min: 40°F / max: 45°F

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Húsavík

on average:

39°F

min: 33°F / max: 46°F

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Hvitserkur

on average:

39°F

min: 34°F / max: 45°F

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Where should you go swimming in Iceland in the month of may?

Swimming in Iceland in may is freezing

In may in Iceland swimming conditions are generally the same everywhere.

Forget about swimming in Reykjavik, Akureyri, Borgarnes, Djúpavík, Grindavík, Hofn, Ísafjörður, Ólafsvík, Patreksfjörður, Raufarhöfn, Siglufjördur, Snaefellsnes, Vík í Mýrdal, Arnarstapi, Djúpivogur, Dyrholaey, Flatey island, Hornstrandir, Húsavík and Hvitserkur in may! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 42°F (and only 48°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!

Where to go swimming in Iceland in may: the map of sea temperatures

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in may

Reykjavik

May
Average sea temperature 45°F
Minimum sea temperature 42°F
Maximum sea temperature 48°F
Average outside temperature 45°F
Maximum outside temperature 49°F
Minimum outside temperature 41°F
Precipitation 3.6in
Number of days of precipitation 7 jour(s)
(22%)
Cloud cover 60%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Reykjavik in may

Akureyri

May
Average sea temperature 40°F
Minimum sea temperature 34°F
Maximum sea temperature 45°F
Average outside temperature 38°F
Maximum outside temperature 45°F
Minimum outside temperature 29°F
Precipitation 5.1in
Number of days of precipitation 8 jour(s)
(25%)
Cloud cover 65%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Akureyri in may

Borgarnes

May
Average sea temperature 43°F
Minimum sea temperature 40°F
Maximum sea temperature 47°F
Average outside temperature 45°F
Maximum outside temperature 49°F
Minimum outside temperature 41°F
Precipitation 3.6in
Number of days of precipitation 7 jour(s)
(22%)
Cloud cover 60%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Borgarnes in may

Djúpavík

May
Average sea temperature 42°F
Minimum sea temperature 39°F
Maximum sea temperature 44°F
Average outside temperature 43°F
Maximum outside temperature 47°F
Minimum outside temperature 40°F
Precipitation 2in
Number of days of precipitation 3 jour(s)
(9%)
Cloud cover 57%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Djúpavík in may

Grindavík

May
Average sea temperature 46°F
Minimum sea temperature 43°F
Maximum sea temperature 49°F
Average outside temperature 45°F
Maximum outside temperature 47°F
Minimum outside temperature 43°F
Precipitation 5in
Number of days of precipitation 8 jour(s)
(26%)
Cloud cover 58%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Grindavík in may

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