Cool
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Ilulissat, Greenland in May
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
3°C
Rain
16mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
1°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 1°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ilulissat, Greenland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May3°C average high
May is close to Ilulissat's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May16mm average rain
May is close to Ilulissat's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May8.1 hours average sun
May is brighter than Ilulissat's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May1°C average sea
May is below Ilulissat's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to August
Sea temperatures are usually near 6°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May39 weather score
May scores above Ilulissat's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.