Tasiilaq weather in May (Greenland)

Curious about the May weather in Tasiilaq? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Tasiilaq typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Tasiilaq in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 189 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tasiilaq, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 3°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 189 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Greenland in May

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

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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 Tasiilaq in May?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 3°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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