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Qasigiannguit in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow)). Across Greenland: Thaw and slush; icebergs and sea ice breaking; few tours yet.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Greenland overall
Prices: Medium; Greenland overall

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Verdict

MixedGreenland month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow)). Across Greenland: Thaw and slush; icebergs and sea ice breaking; few tours yet.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

QasigiannguitHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 7 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 Qasigiannguit, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Mar: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Night low
May: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Mar: -14 °C (7 °F)7 °F (-14 °C)
Rain days
May: 7
Mar: 7
Crowds
May: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
May: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Mar: 0

May: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow)). Across Greenland: Thaw and slush; icebergs and sea ice breaking; few tours yet.

March: Inside Qasigiannguit's best window: Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow).

Qasigiannguit: 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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