May · Greenland
Best time to visit Ilulissat in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ilulissat in May
Average temperature -2°C, 53 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Ilulissat scores 6.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around -2°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ilulissat faces a UNESCO-listed icefjord where vast icebergs move from Sermeq Kujalleq glacier into Disko Bay beside a lively Greenlandic town.
May in Ilulissat: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages -2°C (28°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 53 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 20.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ilulissat in May?
- In May, Ilulissat averages -2°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Ilulissat?
- May earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ilulissat in May?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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