Overall on the next 14 days there will be 6 days with snow in Ilulissat and a total of 7.9 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Ilulissat weather in May 2026
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Thursday
May 7
0 mm
0° / -9°
Friday
May 8
0 mm
1° / -6°
Saturday
May 9
4 mm
3° / -2°
Sunday
May 10
4.9 cm
1° / -1°
Monday
May 11
1.3 cm
1° / -3°
Tuesday
May 12
0.9 cm
1° / -1°
Wednesday
May 13
0 mm
0° / -3°
Thursday
May 14
0 mm
1° / -5°
Friday
May 15
0 mm
0° / -6°
Saturday
May 16
0.2 cm
1° / -1°
Sunday
May 17
0.3 cm
1° / -3°
Monday
May 18
0 mm
1° / -3°
Tuesday
May 19
0.3 cm
2° / -2°
Wednesday
May 20
0 mm
1° / -6°
🌨️ Snowy days in Ilulissat 2026 (May)
The average weather in Ilulissat in May
The weather in Ilulissat in May is very cold with temperatures between -7°C and 0°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Ilulissat 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.
Ilulissat 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 Ilulissat in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Ilulissat in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Ilulissat before you arrive.
Temperatures
0° / -7°
Rainy Days
3
Snowy Days
10
Dry Days
18
Rainfall
33
mm
Sun Hours
8.6
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Ilulissat in other months
Ilulissat annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13° / -19° | 2 | 14 | 15 | 24 mm | Awful | Ilulissat in January |
| February | -16° / -22° | 1 | 13 | 14 | 17 mm | Awful | Ilulissat in February |
| March | -13° / -21° | 2 | 14 | 15 | 21 mm | Awful | Ilulissat in March |
| April | -6° / -15° | 3 | 14 | 13 | 30 mm | Awful | Ilulissat in April |
| May | 0° / -7° | 3 | 18 | 10 | 33 mm | Awful | Ilulissat in May |
| June | 6° / 1° | 3 | 24 | 3 | 25 mm | Awful | Ilulissat in June |
| July | 8° / 4° | 4 | 27 | 1 | 43 mm | Ok | Ilulissat in July |
| August | 7° / 2° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 69 mm | Ok | Ilulissat in August |
| September | 2° / -3° | 5 | 17 | 8 | 43 mm | Awful | Ilulissat in September |
| October | -4° / -8° | 4 | 13 | 14 | 46 mm | Awful | Ilulissat in October |
| November | -9° / -14° | 3 | 13 | 14 | 47 mm | Awful | Ilulissat in November |
| December | -11° / -16° | 2 | 15 | 14 | 38 mm | Awful | Ilulissat in December |
Temperatures in Ilulissat in May
Rain in Ilulissat in May
Weather in Ilulissat in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Ilulissat in May?
The average temperature in Ilulissat in May is -7/0° C.
What is the chance of rain in Ilulissat in May?
On average, there are 3 rainy days in Ilulissat during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Ilulissat?
The weather in Ilulissat in May is awful.
Can it snow in Ilulissat in May?
On average, there are 10 snowy days in Ilulissat in May.
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