Reykjavik · May
Packing lists · Reykjavik, Iceland
What to pack for Reykjavik in May
Typical May weather: highs ~49°F, lows ~40°F · rain worth planning for.
Averaged from the last 3 years of daily records (Open-Meteo archive).
Coat weather—real layers, not brave layers.
Rain is common this month—pack a compact umbrella or a hooded waterproof layer, and make one shoe choice water-friendly.
The 7-day list
Tops
- 3 sweaters or knits
- 3 long-sleeve base layers
- 1 turtleneck
Bottoms
- 2 pairs of jeans or wool trousers
- 1 pair fleece-lined leggings
Shoes
- Waterproof boots (wear on the plane)
- 1 comfortable walking pair
Outerwear & layers
- Real coat (wool or puffer—wear it, don't pack it)
- Scarf, gloves, beanie
Always
- 7 sets of underwear + socks
- Sleepwear
- Sunglasses
- Lip balm + hand cream
- One bag that works day and night
Outfit formulas that fit the month
The Warm One
- Teddy or puffer coat
- Crewneck sweater
- Straight-leg jeans
- Chelsea boots
- Scarf
A scarf buys you ten degrees of confidence.
The Put-Together One
- Tailored wool coat
- Fine-knit sweater
- Trousers or a midi skirt with tights
- Loafers or boots
Knit + tailoring is the easiest smart-cold formula.
The Cozy-Sport One
- Quilted jacket
- Half-zip fleece
- Leggings
- Running sneakers
- Baseball cap
Walkable and warm—you won't regret the fleece.
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Get Plume →What's the weather like in Reykjavik in May?
Typically highs around 49°F and lows around 40°F, averaged from the last three years of daily records, with rain common enough to plan for.
What should I pack for a week in Reykjavik in May?
The list below follows the wear-twice heuristic: enough tops to rotate, two to three bottoms, shoes already broken in, and layers matched to the month's real temperature swing—not the postcard version.