May weather forecast
Greenland

May in Greenland marks a significant shift towards warmer conditions and extended daylight hours. Along the coast, the average temperatures typically fluctuate between 1°C (33.8°F) and 6°C (42.8°F), offering a much-needed reprieve from the long, harsh winter. However, the inland regions, defined by the enduring ice cap climate, still experience cold conditions, with temperatures rarely rising above -10°C (14°F).

In Nuuk, May is characterized by the arrival of milder weather and the city witnesses a dramatic transformation. The snow retreats, giving way to budding greenery, while temperatures frequently hover around 5°C (41°F). Daylight extends further, with the sun often visible until late evening, signifying the onset of the Midnight Sun phenomenon.

Ilulissat, located further north, experiences slightly cooler temperatures in May, averaging 0°C (32°F). Although the Polar Night has receded, the temperature remains below freezing, maintaining the city's winter charm. However, the extended daylight hours and visible signs of thawing snow hint at the imminent arrival of summer.

Comparatively, May in Greenland presents noticeably warmer temperatures and significantly longer daylight hours than April. The landscape visibly transforms as the thaw continues, revealing a diverse array of flora beneath the melting snow. Despite this warming trend, May's weather still contrasts with the conditions expected in June, the first official month of summer in Greenland. The latter month witnesses further increases in temperature and nearly perpetual daylight in the northern parts, marking the true arrival of the warmer season.

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• Nuuk - May »
  In Nuuk during the entire year, snow falls for 104.7 days. Throughout the year, in Nuuk there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 752mm (29.61") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Sisimiut - May »
  In Sisimiut during May, snow falls for 7.5 days. In Sisimiut, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.4 days.
• Ilulissat - May »
  In Ilulissat in May, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. May in Ilulissat is characterized by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from April's freezing cold -5°C (23°F) to an icy 3°C (37.4°F).
• Qaqortoq - May »
  May in Qaqortoq sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a wintry 2.8°C (37°F) in April to a chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F). Be it exploring the local history, hiking the scenic views, or marine adventures, this month provides ample opportunities in Qaqortoq.
• Aasiaat - May »
  Throughout the year, in Aasiaat, there are 107.5 snowfall days, and 501mm (19.72") of snow is accumulated. In Aasiaat in May, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation.
• Maniitsoq - May »
  On the first day of May in Maniitsoq, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 23:06. When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Maniitsoq?
• Narsaq - May »
  In Narsaq in May, during 4.4 snowfall days, 36mm (1.42") of snow is typically accumulated. In Narsaq during May, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of snow.
• Paamiut - May »
  In Paamiut May touches a balmy spectrum with temperatures measuring between -1.1°C (30°F) and 4.2°C (39.6°F). May in Paamiut witnesses a subtle temperature ascent, adjusting from a cold 0.6°C (33.1°F) in April to a still icy 4.2°C (39.6°F).
• Uummannaq - May »
  Witnessing a clear upsurge, the average high-temperature in Uummannaq during May escalates from April's freezing cold -8°C (17.6°F) to a wintry 2°C (35.6°F). In Uummannaq the average seawater temperature in May is -0.6°C (30.9°F).
• Nanortalik - May »
  On the first day of May in Nanortalik sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 22:00. May's arrival in Nanortalik brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from an icy 3°C (37.4°F) in April to a chilly 6°C (42.8°F).
• Qasigiannguit - May »
  In Qasigiannguit in May, the average water temperature is -0.1°C (31.8°F). In Qasigiannguit, in May, the average water temperature is -0.1°C (31.8°F).
• Upernavik - May »
  Upernavik's transition into May is marked by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from -9.5°C (14.9°F) in April to a still freezing cold -1.3°C (29.7°F). March through May, with an average sea temperature of -1.8°C (28.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Upernavik.