Kangerlussuaq Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Kangerlussuaq can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from mild
to very cold.
It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in July to a very cold -15°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -23°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
With annual rain/snowfall averaging 303 mm, Kangerlussuaq maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Kangerlussuaq shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in August, with an average of 47 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm 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
overcast and chance of snow partly cloudy and no rain clear and no rainForecast for Kangerlussuaq
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2 m/s
2 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kangerlussuaq in Greenland
Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -15°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 47 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
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