Weather in May in Greenland
Are you planning a trip a to Greenland in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Greenland in May?
In May, Greenland experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Nord at -7°C to cold in Kangerlussuaq at 7°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Kangerlussuaq and -12°C in Nord. In numerous regions in Greenland, May is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.To explore the conditions in Greenland in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Danmarkshavn with an average of 21 mm to high snowfall in PrChristianSund with 151 mm.For a more detailed look at Greenland's conditions throughout the year, check out our Greenland climate page.
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Greenland, check out our Greenland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Greenland?
Ilulissat
In May Ilulissat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kangerlussuaq
In May Kangerlussuaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Narsaq
In May Narsaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kulusuk
In May Kulusuk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tasiilaq
In May Tasiilaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Greenland.
Is May the best time to visit Greenland?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Greenland with often poor weather in Ilulissat.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Ilulissat. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Greenland.
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