Weather in May in Greenland
Thinking about venturing to Greenland this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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 specific regional insights in Greenland for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Greenland climate page.
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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 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.
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