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In May the temperature starts to rise as the winter is now over. The spring in Iceland is usually warmer than the winter but it is still cold, the average temperature during the spring is around 3☌ (37,4☏), but with the wind it feels colder. If you decide to drive in Iceland here you will find useful tips and more extensive information. If you are not comfortable driving multiple bus tours and private tours are available during the winter in Iceland.
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May is also a good month to drive the full circle around Iceland. The main roads are well maintained in May and the most popular tourist destinations around Reykjavík are accessible including the Golden Circle, the South Coast as well as Snæfellsnes peninsula in the West and the North part of Iceland. In May most roads are accessible but some roads in the remote areas of the country are still closed as well as the mountain roads. Remember that off-road driving is strictly forbidden and the fine for speeding can be very high. It is important to always check road and weather conditions before heading out on the road and we recommend renting a 4WD car if you are travelling to more remote areas. But the weather is always very unpredictable in Iceland so you need to be prepared for all kinds of weather including heavy rain and blizzards. Renting a car is one of the most popular way to get around in Iceland and May is a good month to do that as the weather is getting warmer and usually there is no ice or snow on the road. It is the perfect month to travel around the country exploring different towns and villages and enjoying the good weather, daylight from early morning until late (average sunshine is 192 hours), also the summer season has not started yet so there are not as many tourists around. The average precipitation in May is 44mm so it is the driest month of the year. The average temperature in May is around 6,3☌ (43,3☏) but the temperature can go as high as 10-12☌ (50-53,6☏).