May · Greenland
Best time to visit Kangerlussuaq in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kangerlussuaq in May
Average temperature -3°C, 46 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.6/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Kangerlussuaq scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around -3°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kangerlussuaq offers road access toward the Greenland Ice Sheet, tundra wildlife, clear skies, and the western trailhead of the Arctic Circle Trail.
May in Kangerlussuaq — workable with trade-offs
May averages -3°C (27°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 46 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 19.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.6/10 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.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kangerlussuaq in May?
- In May, Kangerlussuaq averages -3°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Kangerlussuaq?
- May earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kangerlussuaq in May?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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