Weather in April in Greenland
Planning a trip to Greenland this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Greenland in April?
In April, Greenland experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Nord at -18°C to cold in Ittoqqortoormiit at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Ittoqqortoormiit and -24°C in Nord. In numerous regions in Greenland, April is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.For specific regional insights in Greenland, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kangerlussuaq with an average of 17 mm to heavy snowfall in PrChristianSund with 184 mm.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Greenland climate page.
Where to go in Greenland in April
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Greenland, check out our Greenland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Greenland?
Ilulissat
In April Ilulissat generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kangerlussuaq
In April Kangerlussuaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Narsaq
In April Narsaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kulusuk
In April Kulusuk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tasiilaq
In April Tasiilaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Greenland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ilulissat, April may not be the ideal time to visit Greenland.
On average, the best time to visit Greenland is in June and July with generally tolerable weather in Ilulissat. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Greenland.
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