Greenland in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Greenland in may 2025
Below, find the the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Greenland. These predictions are statistics for the month of may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in Nuuk
very bad weather 344.6cm
Weather at 6am
34°F
Snow showers
30% of time
28%
25%
12%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Snow showers
31% of time
27%
24%
13%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
28%
26%
12%
Weather at 3am
34°F
28%
26%
21%
18%
Where to go in Greenland in may?
Where to go in Greenland in may: destination map
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Where should you go in Greenland in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Greenland in may is very bad across the board.
May is one of the worst month for visiting Greenland. The climate in Ilulissat, Nuuk, Upernavik, Sisimiut, Aasiaat, Illoqortormiut, Narsaq, Qasigiannguit, Paamiut, Maniitsoq, Qaqortoq and Tasiilaq and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of being you soak in the rain very often wherever you go.
Climate in Greenland in may
Climate in Nuuk in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Nuuk is 36°F (maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 34°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality in may. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 3.5in over 5 days, rainfall can happen for your trip. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 32°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 17 | ||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||
| Length of day | 18:28 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Aasiaat in may
In may, the mean temperature in Aasiaat is 31°F (maximum temperature is 34°F and minimum temperature is 27°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city in the month of may. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 1.2in over 2 days, rain may be scarce during your stay.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 32°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||
| Length of day | 21:04 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Ilulissat in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 34°F and minimum temperature is 27°F (for an average temperature of 31°F). The climate is rather cold in this location in the month of may. Bring warm clothes! With just 1.4in over 2 days, the rain will not be a problem during your stay.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 32°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||
| Length of day | 21:38 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Qaqortoq in may
In may, the mean temperature in Qaqortoq is 36°F (maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 36°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh there in may. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 4.4in over 6 days, rainfall can happen during your holidays. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 31°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||
| Length of day | 17:21 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Sisimiut in may
In may, maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 32°F (for an average temperature of 34°F). The climate is quite cold in this city in may. Do not forget to cover yourself! With barely 1.5in over 2 days, rain may be scarce for your holidays.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 33°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 18 | ||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||
| Length of day | 19:45 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Greenland in may
| Nuuk in may | very bad weather |
| Aasiaat in may | very bad weather |
| Ilulissat in may | very bad weather |
| Qaqortoq in may | very bad weather |
| Sisimiut in may | very bad weather |
| Maniitsoq in may | very bad weather |
| Narsaq in may | very bad weather |
| Paamiut in may | very bad weather |
| Qasigiannguit in may | very bad weather |
| Upernavik in may | very bad weather |
| Illoqortormiut in may | very bad weather |
| Tasiilaq in may | very bad weather |
Weather data for Greenland in may:
Weather data for Greenland in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Greenland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Greenland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Greenland.