Nuuk in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nuuk in may 2025
The weather in Nuuk in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
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%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nuuk in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nuuk in may.
The climate of Nuuk in may is very bad
The climate in may in Nuuk is rather dry (with 3.5in of rainfall over 5 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 3.8in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is quite cold in that locality this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 38°F. The seasonal minimum is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Nuuk is 36°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Nuuk in may with a maximum record of 52°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2018. You can expect to have about 16 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 52% of time.
In may in Nuuk, the days on average last 18:28. The sun rises at 03:11 and sunset is at 21:39.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nuuk in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2018) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 344.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.32km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 17 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:39 | ||||
| Length of day | 18:28 | ||||
| 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 Nuuk in may 2024:
23°F to 31°F
23°F to 27°F
18°F to 23°F
18°F to 23°F
16°F to 27°F
20°F to 29°F
23°F to 34°F
27°F to 36°F
31°F to 34°F
31°F to 34°F
29°F to 32°F
32°F to 36°F
36°F to 40°F
31°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
29°F to 36°F
29°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
31°F to 32°F
29°F to 32°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 34°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
36°F to 40°F
32°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
Map: other cities in Greenland in may
Cities near Nuuk:
| Maniitsoq in may | very bad weather |
| Paamiut in may | very bad weather |
| Sisimiut in may | very bad weather |
| Narsaq in may | very bad weather |
| Qaqortoq in may | very bad weather |
| Aasiaat in may | very bad weather |
| Qasigiannguit in may | very bad weather |
| Ilulissat in may | very bad weather |
| Tasiilaq in may | very bad weather |
| Upernavik in may | very bad weather |
| Illoqortormiut in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Nuuk
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Weather data for Nuuk in may:
Weather data for Nuuk for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nuuk. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nuuk 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 Nuuk.