Disko Bay weather in May (Greenland)

Is May a good time to explore Disko Bay weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Disko Bay generally includes very low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 2°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -2°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Disko Bay in May usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 8 days will experience snow/rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Disko Bay. June generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Disko Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Disko Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Data from: Egedesminde, Greenland (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Greenland in May

Find out more about the weather in Greenland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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