Weather on May 3 in Reykjavik
Historical weather data for May 3 in Reykjavik, Iceland
Based on 55 years of data from REYKJAVIK
About This Date
May 3rd in Reykjavik, Iceland typically brings chilly spring weather, with average highs around 8°C and lows near 3°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 3rd was in 2017 (12°C average), while the coldest was 1982 (-4°C) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 44% of May 3rd dates historically, with the wettest May 3rd recording 2.03" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 3rd in Reykjavik? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12°C (53°F) | 3°C (37°F) | -- |
| 2024 | 8°C (46°F) | 4°C (39°F) | -- |
| 2023 | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (39°F) | -- |
| 2022 | 9°C (49°F) | 4°C (39°F) | -- |
| 2021 | 9°C (48°F) | -2°C (29°F) | -- |
| 2020 | 7°C (45°F) | -2°C (28°F) | -- |
| 2019 | 8°C (47°F) | 2°C (35°F) | -- |
| 2018 | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (32°F) | -- |
| 2017 | 14°C (58°F) | 9°C (49°F) | -- |
| 2016 | 7°C (45°F) | -- | -- |
| 2015 | 7°C (45°F) | 0°C (32°F) | -- |
| 2014 | 10°C (50°F) | 6°C (43°F) | -- |
| 2013 | 7°C (44°F) | 2°C (36°F) | -- |
| 2012 | 11°C (51°F) | 3°C (38°F) | -- |
| 2011 | 13°C (55°F) | 7°C (44°F) | -- |
| 2010 | 9°C (48°F) | 6°C (43°F) | -- |
| 2009 | 8°C (47°F) | 3°C (37°F) | -- |
| 2008 | 12°C (54°F) | 3°C (38°F) | -- |
| 2007 | 8°C (46°F) | 3°C (37°F) | -- |
| 2006 | 12°C (53°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0.17" |
| 2005 | 7°C (45°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | 4°C (40°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 11°C (51°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | 10°C (50°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | 9°C (49°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0.42" |
| 1999 | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0.1" |
| 1998 | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0.22" |
| 1997 | 8°C (46°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 0" |
| 1996 | 11°C (51°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0.01" |
| 1995 | 12°C (53°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0.05" |
| 1994 | 9°C (49°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0.08" |
| 1993 | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.01" |
| 1992 | 9°C (49°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0.04" |
| 1991 | 8°C (46°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 2.03" |
| 1990 | 9°C (48°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0.14" |
| 1989 | 8°C (46°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0.35" |
| 1988 | 7°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 1.43" |
| 1987 | 7°C (45°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0.59" |
| 1986 | 6°C (43°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | 10°C (50°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0.02" |
| 1984 | 6°C (42°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0.03" |
| 1983 | 7°C (45°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0.46" |
| 1982 | -2°C (28°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | 8°C (46°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0.03" |
| 1980 | 10°C (50°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0.01" |
| 1979 | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | 5°C (41°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.26" |
| 1977 | 10°C (50°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | 7°C (45°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0" |
| 1975 | 9°C (49°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 0.17" |
| 1974 | 8°C (47°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0" |
| 1973 | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0.01" |
| 1972 | 9°C (49°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0.02" |
| 1971 | 10°C (50°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0.15" |