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)46°F (8°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Greenland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Greenland overall
Verdict
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
- IgalikuHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), 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)46 °F (8 °C)
Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Night low
May: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Jun: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
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