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When to go · Igaliku

Igaliku in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (cold, limited services).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
8°C (46°F) / −4°C (25°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Greenland overall
Prices
Medium
Greenland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Igaliku

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (cold, limited services).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • IgalikuHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Greenland overall
Low
Prices · Greenland overall
Medium

Greenland overall: Thaw and slush; icebergs and sea ice breaking; few tours yet.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Igaliku, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • Night low

    May: -4 °C (25 °F)

    Jun: -1 °C (30 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 8 (better)

    Jun: 9

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jun: 1

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (cold, limited services).

June: Inside Igaliku's best window: Jun–Sep.

Igaliku: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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