SeasonMapGreenland in May
May is Greenland's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 2 destinations average 66/100, led by Ilulissat at 69 — 5°C and 6 rainy days — while Nuuk is cooler at 0°C and scores 62.
#4 of 12 months for Greenland · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Greenland in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilulissat | City | 5°C | 23 mm · 6 days | 69 tier C | — |
| 2 | Nuuk | City | 0°C | 41 mm · 7 days | 62 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.