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Greenland Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Greenland over the year. What is the best time to visit Greenland?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Greenland over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Greenland in January
In January the weather in Greenland is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Nord with -24°C (-11°F) to low in Ittoqqortoormiit with 3°C (37°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Greenland in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Greenland in February
In February the weather in Greenland is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Nord with -24°C (-11°F) to low in Ittoqqortoormiit with 2°C (36°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Greenland. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Greenland in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Greenland in March
In March the weather in Greenland is generally less favorable. March is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Nord with -25°C (-13°F) to low in Ittoqqortoormiit with 3°C (37°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Greenland in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Greenland in April
In April the weather in Greenland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Nord with -18°C (0°F) to low in Ittoqqortoormiit with 4°C (39°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Greenland in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Greenland in May
In May the weather in Greenland ranges from less favorable in Ilulissat to mixed in Kangerlussuaq. The temperatures range from very low in Nord with -7°C (19°F) to low in Kangerlussuaq with 7°C (45°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Greenland in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Greenland in June
In June the weather in Greenland ranges from less favorable in Kulusuk to good in Ilulissat. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from very low in Nord with 2°C (36°F) to moderate in Kangerlussuaq with 14°C (57°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Greenland in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Greenland in July
In July the weather in Greenland ranges from less favorable in Kulusuk to good in Ilulissat. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Danmarkshavn with 5°C (41°F) to moderate in Kangerlussuaq with 16°C (61°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Greenland.
Find more detailed climate information for Greenland in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Greenland in August
In August the weather in Greenland ranges from less favorable in Kulusuk to mixed in Ilulissat. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Nord with 3°C (37°F) to moderate in Kangerlussuaq with 13°C (55°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Greenland in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Greenland in September
In September the weather in Greenland ranges from less favorable in Ilulissat to mixed in Ittoqqortoormiit. The temperatures range from very low in Nord with -5°C (23°F) to low in Ittoqqortoormiit with 11°C (52°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Greenland in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Greenland in October
In October the weather in Greenland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Nord with -14°C (7°F) to low in Ittoqqortoormiit with 7°C (45°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Greenland in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Greenland in November
In November the weather in Greenland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Nord with -20°C (-4°F) to low in Ittoqqortoormiit with 5°C (41°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Greenland in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Greenland in December
In December the weather in Greenland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Nord with -22°C (-8°F) to low in Ittoqqortoormiit with 4°C (39°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Greenland in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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