Ilulissat Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Ilulissat. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 14°C (57°F) in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -13°C (9°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 6°C (43°F) in July to -21°C (-6°F) in February.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

With annual rain/snowfall averaging 341 mm (13 in), Ilulissat maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Ilulissat can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 49 mm (1.9 in) of precipitation over 8 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 15 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation spread across 7 snowy days days. For more details, please visit our Ilulissat Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation