Cool
Average highs are around -2°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland in May
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-2°C
Rain
23mm
Sun
8.4h
Sea
-1°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h 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 Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May-2°C average high
May is close to Ittoqqortoormiit'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
May23mm average rain
May is close to Ittoqqortoormiit's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May8.4 hours average sun
May is one of Ittoqqortoormiit's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May-1°C average sea
May is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaAugust to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 3°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May39 weather score
May is one of Ittoqqortoormiit's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.