Disko Bay Temperature by Month
Disko Bay in Greenland sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between -12°C (10°F) in February and 8°C (46°F) in July, averaging -1°C (30°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Disko Bay Monthly Temperatures
With significant temperature fluctuations, Disko Bay enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 5°C (41°F) in July to -17°C (1°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Disko Bay by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Disko Bay Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Disko Bay spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Disko Bay vs Greenland
The map below shows the annual temperature across Greenland. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Disko Bay vs World: Temperature Compared
Disko Bay's average annual maximum temperature is -1°C (30°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Disko Bay?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Disko Bay, February is the coolest month, with average highs of -12°C (10°F) and humidity around 81% — considered very high. Even in July, the warmest month, temperatures only reach 8°C (46°F) with 84% humidity. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Disko Bay this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Disko Bay's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Disko Bay climate page.
