Weather in December in Greenland
Considering a trip to Greenland this December 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 December?
In December, 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 maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Nord at -22°C to cold in Ittoqqortoormiit at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Ittoqqortoormiit and -28°C in Nord. In many areas in Greenland, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.To explore the conditions in Greenland in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kangerlussuaq with an average of 16 mm to heavy snowfall in PrChristianSund with 199 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Greenland climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Greenland?
Ilulissat
In December Ilulissat generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kangerlussuaq
In December Kangerlussuaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -20°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Narsaq
In December Narsaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kulusuk
In December Kulusuk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tasiilaq
In December Tasiilaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Greenland.
Is December the best time to visit Greenland?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Greenland with often poor weather in Ilulissat.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Ilulissat. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Greenland.
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