Ilulissat Weather in May

What's the weather like in Ilulissat (Qaasuitsup) in May 2024?

The climate in Ilulissat during May can be summarized as cold and dry.

May is in the spring in Ilulissat and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

Ilulissat weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.1°C 37.5°F
Nightly temperature -3.1°C 26.5°F
Average temperature 0°C 32°F
Daily sunshine 0 hrs
Avg rainfall 16 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 0.2°C 32.4°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Ilulissat

Ilulissat average temperature in May

May rainfall

Ilulissat average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Ilulissat average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ilulissat in May 2024.

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Ilulissat weather stats

Ilulissat weather statistics
Hottest month: July 10.9°C 51.6°F
Driest month: January 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: August 3.7hrs
Coldest month: March -11.8°C 10.8°F
Wettest month: September 35mm 1.4ins
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