Kangerlussuaq Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Kangerlussuaq. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C (61°F) in July to a very cold -15°C (5°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 7°C (45°F) in July to around -23°C (-9°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

With annual rain/snowfall averaging 303 mm (12 in), Kangerlussuaq maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Kangerlussuaq shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm (0.4 in) of snowfall over 8 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Kangerlussuaq Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation