What is the weather like in Ilulissat vs Longyearbyen in May?

In May, Ilulissat averages 4°C high / -2°C low with about 24 mm of rain; Longyearbyen averages 2°C high / -2°C low with about 30 mm.

Ilulissat vs Longyearbyen in May

Longyearbyen is the better pick in May — 75 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Longyearbyen is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Ilulissat is cold, dry, clean air.

Ilulissat vs Longyearbyen — May climate, side by side

	Ilulissat	Longyearbyen
Comfort score	66/100 (C)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	0°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	4° / -2°	2° / -2°
Rainfall	24 mm	30 mm
Rainy days	6	9
Humidity	73%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	35	35

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Ilulissat vs Longyearbyen in May — FAQ

Is May better in Ilulissat or Longyearbyen?: Longyearbyen is the better pick in May — 75 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Longyearbyen is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Ilulissat is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Ilulissat vs Longyearbyen in May?: In May, Ilulissat averages 4°C high / -2°C low with about 24 mm of rain; Longyearbyen averages 2°C high / -2°C low with about 30 mm.