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With daytime temperatures of 0°C (32°F) and nighttime lows of -5°C (23°F), May in Uunarteq brings very low temperatures during the day. Some snow/rainfall is to be expected during the month.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Uunarteq typically rise from around -3°C (27°F) at the start of May to approximately 2°C (36°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -9°C (16°F) to -2°C (28°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Uunarteq spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Our historical data for Uunarteq spans 1976 to 2026, revealing these weather extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Uunarteq in May. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Humidity Wind Speed
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