May · Greenland
Best time to visit Tasiilaq in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tasiilaq in May
Average temperature 0°C, 175 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 175 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Tasiilaq scores 4.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 0°C, 175 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tasiilaq is an East Greenland base for steep fjords, iceberg-filled water, mountain travel, and living Inuit cultural traditions on Ammassalik Island.
May in Tasiilaq — off-season conditions
May averages 0°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 175 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 18.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 6.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tasiilaq in May?
- In May, Tasiilaq averages 0°C, 175 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Tasiilaq?
- May earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tasiilaq in May?
- Expect about 175 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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