Kangerlussuaq weather in May (Greenland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kangerlussuaq during May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In May, Kangerlussuaq tends to experience low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 7°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°C.

Precipitation

Kangerlussuaq in May usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kangerlussuaq climate page with graphs.

 

Kangerlussuaq, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Greenland in May

Find out more about the weather in Greenland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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