Weather in December in Greenland
Planning a journey to Greenland this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
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 specific regional insights in Greenland for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Greenland climate page.
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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 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.
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