Qaqortoq Weather in May

What's the weather like in Qaqortoq (Kujalleq) in May 2024?

The climate in Qaqortoq during May can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Qaqortoq and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

Qaqortoq weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.8°C 46°F
Nightly temperature 0.3°C 32.5°F
Average temperature 4°C 39.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 55 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 1.2°C 34.1°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Qaqortoq

Qaqortoq average temperature in May

May rainfall

Qaqortoq average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Qaqortoq 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 Qaqortoq in May 2024.

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Qaqortoq weather stats

Qaqortoq weather statistics
Hottest month: August 11.7°C 53.1°F
Driest month: February 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 6hrs
Coldest month: January -2°C 28.4°F
Wettest month: July 94mm 3.7ins
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