Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Greenland this May.
Greenland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from -7°C (19°F) in Nord to 7°C (45°F) in Kangerlussuaq. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C (28°F) in Kangerlussuaq and -12°C (10°F) in Nord.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Greenland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Greenland.
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Pick a city to see its May weather averages.
Average daytime highs in Greenland during May reach about 5°C (41°F) in Ilulissat.
Average overnight lows in Greenland during May sit near -3°C (27°F) in Ilulissat.
Based on our systematic data collection, Kangerlussuaq has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 7°C (45°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of -2°C (28°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Nord stands out as the coolest city in Greenland for the month of May. Daytime highs average -7°C (19°F) and it cools down to about -12°C (10°F) at night.
The water temperature averages approximately 4°C (39°F) in Nuuk this month, so not the best month to swim.
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