Weather on May 8 in Reykjavik
Historical weather data for May 8 in Reykjavik, Iceland
Based on 56 years of data from REYKJAVIK
About This Date
May 8th in Reykjavik, Iceland typically brings chilly spring weather, with average highs around 8°C and lows near 3°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 8th was in 1978 (11°C average), while the coldest was 2015 (-1°C) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 39% of May 8th dates historically, with the wettest May 8th recording 0.85" 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 8th 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 (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | -- |
| 2025 | 7°C (45°F) | 3°C (38°F) | -- |
| 2024 | 7°C (44°F) | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 13°C (55°F) | 9°C (48°F) | -- |
| 2022 | 14°C (57°F) | 6°C (42°F) | -- |
| 2021 | 8°C (46°F) | 0°C (32°F) | -- |
| 2020 | 8°C (47°F) | 1°C (33°F) | -- |
| 2019 | 7°C (45°F) | 2°C (36°F) | -- |
| 2018 | 10°C (50°F) | 4°C (40°F) | -- |
| 2017 | 8°C (46°F) | 5°C (41°F) | -- |
| 2016 | 8°C (47°F) | 5°C (41°F) | -- |
| 2015 | 4°C (39°F) | -6°C (22°F) | -- |
| 2014 | 9°C (48°F) | 7°C (44°F) | -- |
| 2013 | 10°C (50°F) | 3°C (37°F) | -- |
| 2012 | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | -- |
| 2011 | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | -- |
| 2010 | 8°C (47°F) | 6°C (42°F) | -- |
| 2009 | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (35°F) | -- |
| 2008 | 13°C (56°F) | 6°C (42°F) | -- |
| 2007 | 8°C (47°F) | 1°C (33°F) | -- |
| 2006 | 15°C (59°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0 mm |
| 2005 | 8°C (46°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0 mm |
| 2004 | 12°C (54°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0 mm |
| 2003 | 8°C (46°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 6 mm |
| 2002 | 10°C (50°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0 mm |
| 2001 | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 4 mm |
| 2000 | 9°C (48°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 13 mm |
| 1999 | 13°C (55°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 1 mm |
| 1998 | 7°C (45°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0 mm |
| 1997 | 8°C (46°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 2 mm |
| 1996 | 10°C (50°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0 mm |
| 1995 | 8°C (47°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0 mm |
| 1994 | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 2 mm |
| 1993 | 8°C (46°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 7 mm |
| 1992 | 3°C (38°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0 mm |
| 1991 | 8°C (46°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 11 mm |
| 1990 | 10°C (50°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0 mm |
| 1989 | 6°C (43°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 3 mm |
| 1988 | 7°C (45°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 6 mm |
| 1987 | 7°C (44°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 1 mm |
| 1986 | 11°C (52°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0 mm |
| 1985 | 8°C (46°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 1 mm |
| 1984 | 8°C (46°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 22 mm |
| 1983 | 7°C (44°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 1 mm |
| 1982 | 7°C (45°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0 mm |
| 1981 | 4°C (39°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0 mm |
| 1980 | 4°C (39°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0 mm |
| 1979 | 4°C (39°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0 mm |
| 1978 | 13°C (56°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 5 mm |
| 1977 | 7°C (45°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0 mm |
| 1976 | 9°C (49°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 4 mm |
| 1975 | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 1 mm |
| 1974 | 11°C (51°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0 mm |
| 1973 | 7°C (44°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 4 mm |
| 1972 | 13°C (56°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 3 mm |
| 1971 | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 3 mm |