Cool
Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Greenland in May
Weather score37Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 33mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-1°C
Rain
33mm
Sun
7.5h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
37
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 33mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Greenland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May-1°C average high
May is close to Greenland'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
May33mm average rain
May is close to Greenland's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May7.5 hours average sun
May is one of Greenland's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is below Greenland's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 3°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May37 weather score
May is one of Greenland'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.