See the northern lights
The northern lights, polar light or Aarora Borealis is a true spectacle of nature! Green, sometimes purple, red and yellow streaks of light colors the dark skies.
Nord in May sees very low temperatures, with highs around -7°C (19°F) and overnight lows of -12°C (10°F). It's the driest month of the year, with very little snowfall to worry about.
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47-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Nord typically rise from around -11°C (12°F) at the start of May to approximately -2°C (28°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -18°C (0°F) to -6°C (21°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Nord spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 20 years of weather records for Nord, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2026.
Find out more about the weather in Greenland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Greenland in May →
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).
Winter clothing is essential for visiting Nord in May. If you have a heavy coat, waterproof boots with good traction, and plenty of warm layers it's smart to bring them. Pack cloths like thermal underwear, wool socks, and insulated gloves. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella for occasional showers.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Humidity Wind Speed
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