Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Greenland this December.
Greenland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -22°C (-8°F) in Nord to 4°C (39°F) in Ittoqqortoormiit. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Ittoqqortoormiit and -28°C (-18°F) in Nord.
To get a sense of December's typical temperatures in the key spots of Greenland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Greenland.
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Pick a city to see its December weather averages.
Expect daytime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) in Ilulissat. That makes December a very low month for Greenland.
Nighttime temperatures in Ilulissat typically drop to around -16°C (3°F) in December.
According to our recent database analysis, Ittoqqortoormiit is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 4°C (39°F) and rarely drops below 0°C (32°F) during the night.
In our database, Nord is the chilliest city in December in Greenland. Daytime temperatures typically peak at -22°C (-8°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -28°C (-18°F).
The water temperature averages approximately 1°C (34°F) in PrChristianSund this month, so not the best month to swim.
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