Nuuk weather in May
May in Nuuk: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Nuuk · #504 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nuuk climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 4°C / 39°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 41 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sunshine | 12 h/day | |
| Daylight | 18.5 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 cm / 9.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nuuk in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nuuk?
- May in Nuuk: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Nuuk on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Nuuk in May?
- In May, Nuuk averages a daily high of 3.7°C and a low of -1.8°C, with about 41.2 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nuuk in May?
- Nuuk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in May.
- Does it snow in Nuuk in May?
- Nuuk sees roughly 23.3 cm of snowfall in May.