Upernavik Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Upernavik and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

Upernavik weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -2.1°C 28.3°F
Nightly temperature -7.4°C 18.8°F
Average temperature -4.7°C 23.5°F
Daily sunshine 0 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature -0.6°C 31°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average May is the driest month of the year in Upernavik with around 13mm 0.5 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 Upernavik

Upernavik average temperature in May

May rainfall

Upernavik average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Upernavik 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 Upernavik in May 2024.

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Upernavik weather stats

Upernavik weather statistics
Hottest month: July 7°C 44.6°F
Driest month: May 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: April 3.5hrs
Coldest month: March -17.8°C -0°F
Wettest month: September 38mm 1.5ins
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