What to Wear in Iceland in May (10°C)

Highs10°C (50°F)

Lows4°C (39°F)

Rainy days~11

Daylight18 h

CrowdsModerate

May averages for Reykjavík. Source

May is bright, cool and fresh with long days and puffins nesting. Highland roads are still closed. Layer a waterproof over fleece and thermals.

☀️ By day

Fleece, a shell jacket and hiking boots.

🌙 Evening

An eye mask for the long light, and a warm layer.

What's on in May

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

May to September

Humpbacks off Húsavík and Reykjavík. Many tours provide overalls, but layer underneath because the sea air is cold.

May

The Ring Road is clear and the days are long. Highland F-roads stay closed until late June or July.

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Layering is everything: thermal base, fleece or wool mid-layer, waterproof and windproof shell.
Waterproof hiking boots with grip — paths are wet, icy or volcanic rock most of the year.
Swimsuit required for lagoons and pools, and you must shower naked before entering (public pools enforce this).