Overall on the next 14 days there will be 7 days with snow in Nuuk and a total of 8.2 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Nuuk weather in May 2026
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Thursday
May 7
1.3 cm
2° / 0°
Friday
May 8
6.8 mm
6° / 1°
Saturday
May 9
1.5 cm
3° / 1°
Sunday
May 10
0.5 cm
2° / 1°
Monday
May 11
3.5 mm
4° / 1°
Tuesday
May 12
0.7 cm
3° / 1°
Wednesday
May 13
3.4 cm
1° / 1°
Thursday
May 14
5 mm
4° / 1°
Friday
May 15
0.5 cm
1° / 0°
Saturday
May 16
0.3 cm
0° / 0°
Sunday
May 17
0 mm
5° / 1°
Monday
May 18
0 mm
3° / 1°
Tuesday
May 19
0 mm
4° / 0°
Wednesday
May 20
2.3 mm
4° / 2°
🌨️ Snowy days in Nuuk 2026 (May)
The average weather in Nuuk in May
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 2026.
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.
Temperatures
2° / -1°
Rainy Days
5
Snowy Days
12
Dry Days
14
Rainfall
83
mm
Sun Hours
7.9
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Nuuk in other months
Nuuk annual weather
| 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 |
Temperatures in Nuuk in May
Rain in Nuuk in May
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Weather in Nuuk in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Nuuk in May?
The average temperature in Nuuk in May is -1/2° C.
What is the chance of rain in Nuuk in May?
On average, there are 5 rainy days in Nuuk during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Nuuk?
The weather in Nuuk in May is awful.
Can it snow in Nuuk in May?
On average, there are 12 snowy days in Nuuk in May.
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