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The weather in Nuuk in May is very cold with temperatures between -1°C and 2°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Nuuk during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Nuuk is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during May. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Nuuk in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Nuuk in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Nuuk before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7° / -10° | 3 | 9 | 19 | 68 mm | Awful | Nuuk in January |
| February | -8° / -12° | 4 | 7 | 17 | 55 mm | Awful | Nuuk in February |
| March | -7° / -11° | 5 | 8 | 19 | 58 mm | Awful | Nuuk in March |
| April | -2° / -6° | 5 | 9 | 16 | 91 mm | Awful | Nuuk in April |
| May | 2° / -1° | 5 | 14 | 12 | 83 mm | Awful | Nuuk in May |
| June | 6° / 3° | 7 | 19 | 3 | 93 mm | Awful | Nuuk in June |
| July | 9° / 6° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 91 mm | Ok | Nuuk in July |
| August | 9° / 6° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 118 mm | Bad | Nuuk in August |
| September | 5° / 3° | 10 | 13 | 7 | 127 mm | Awful | Nuuk in September |
| October | 1° / -1° | 6 | 13 | 11 | 104 mm | Awful | Nuuk in October |
| November | -3° / -6° | 5 | 11 | 14 | 112 mm | Awful | Nuuk in November |
| December | -5° / -7° | 5 | 9 | 17 | 81 mm | Awful | Nuuk in December |