Weather in April in Greenland
Considering a trip to Greenland this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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.
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 specific regional insights in Greenland for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Greenland climate page.
Where to go in Greenland in April
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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