Ilulissat in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Ilulissat in may 2025
The weather in Ilulissat in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 196.7cm
Weather at 6am
29°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
27%
19%
14%
Weather at 12pm
34°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
26%
18%
9%
Weather at 6pm
32°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
28%
15%
12%
Weather at 3am
25°F
30%
23%
19%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ilulissat in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ilulissat in may.
The climate of Ilulissat in may is very bad
In may in Ilulissat, the climate is quite dry (with 1.4in of rainfall over 2 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.3in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that area may. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 34°F. The seasonal minimum is 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Ilulissat is 31°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Ilulissat in may with a maximum record of 50°F in 2021 and a minimum record of -7°F in 2015. You need to prepare to have about 23 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 74% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Ilulissat is generally 21:38. Sunrise is at 01:36 and sunset is at 23:14.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ilulissat in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 50°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -7°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 28°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 35°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 196.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.33km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 01:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 23:14 | ||||
| Length of day | 21:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Ilulissat in may 2024:
7°F to 18°F
13°F to 20°F
11°F to 16°F
-4°F to 13°F
-0°F to 14°F
2°F to 18°F
5°F to 22°F
14°F to 27°F
11°F to 27°F
5°F to 27°F
20°F to 29°F
31°F to 34°F
25°F to 32°F
13°F to 23°F
7°F to 22°F
4°F to 22°F
7°F to 25°F
9°F to 27°F
9°F to 27°F
11°F to 29°F
14°F to 29°F
18°F to 29°F
22°F to 29°F
16°F to 29°F
14°F to 29°F
23°F to 29°F
22°F to 32°F
29°F to 34°F
31°F to 32°F
29°F to 31°F
20°F to 31°F
Map: other cities in Greenland in may
Cities near Ilulissat:
| Qasigiannguit in may | very bad weather |
| Aasiaat in may | very bad weather |
| Sisimiut in may | very bad weather |
| Maniitsoq in may | very bad weather |
| Upernavik in may | very bad weather |
| Nuuk in may | very bad weather |
| Tasiilaq in may | very bad weather |
| Paamiut in may | very bad weather |
| Narsaq in may | very bad weather |
| Qaqortoq in may | very bad weather |
| Illoqortormiut in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Ilulissat
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Weather data for Ilulissat in may:
Weather data for Ilulissat for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ilulissat. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ilulissat can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Ilulissat.