Late spring · Weather & things to do
Vík in May
Vík warms up: highs climb to 46°F (8°C), from 42°F in April, with lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 4.9 in (124 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 43/100, 4th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 4.9 in (124 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~17 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What May feels like
It's cool, with highs near 46°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 40°F (5°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.9 in (124 mm) across the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
Long days help: there are roughly 17 h 43 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort improves from 31/100 in April to 43/100.
- Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vík in May
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Halldórskaffi
Cozy cafe in the old Brydebúð merchant house with soups and cakes.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 46°F.
Víkurkirkja
Red-roofed hillside church overlooking Vík and the sea stacks.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 46°F.
Reynisfjara
Black-sand beach with basalt columns and Reynisdrangar sea stacks.
Suður-Vík
Restaurant in an old house serving lamb, burgers and Asian dishes.
Why now A cozy break on a 46°F day.
Nearby in May
- Jökulsárlón in May~96 mi · highs 42°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
- Reykjavík in May~103 mi · highs 48°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Mývatn in May~162 mi · highs 40°F, 2.8 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~194 m to Vík's ~30 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Vík in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Vík?
It's middling, scoring 43/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 54. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 4.9 in (124 mm) of rain. Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vík in May?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vík in May?
Yes: about 4.9 in (124 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 93.2 in (2368 mm).
What should I pack for Vík in May?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Vík in May?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.