Danmarkshavn weather in May (Greenland)

Planning a trip to Danmarkshavn in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Danmarkshavn generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -9°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Danmarkshavn in May usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about of snow are anticipated.

With around 371 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Danmarkshavn climate page with graphs.

 

Danmarkshavn, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 371 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in May

Find out more about the weather in Greenland in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Danmarkshavn should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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