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Greenland Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Greenland in February.

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Ilulissat Narsaq Kulusuk Sisimiut

Are you planning a trip a to Greenland in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Greenland in February

The weather in Greenland in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Nord at -24°C (-11°F) to cold in Ittoqqortoormiit at 2°C (36°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C (28°F) in Ittoqqortoormiit and -30°C (-22°F) in Nord. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Greenland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kangerlussuaq with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to heavy snowfall in PrChristianSund with 228 mm (9 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Ilulissat.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Greenland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ilulissat)

January-12°C (10°F) February-13°C (9°F) March-11°C (12°F) April-4°C (25°F) May5°C (41°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August12°C (54°F) September7°C (45°F) October-1°C (30°F) November-6°C (21°F) December-9°C (16°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Greenland in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Greenland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Greenland

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Greenland?

Temperature range in Greenland (February)

Precipitation variation in Greenland (February)

Ilulissat

In February Ilulissat generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -13°C (9°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C (-6°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Min temperature
-19°C (-2°F)
-21°C (-6°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
Monthly snowfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ilulissat →

Kangerlussuaq

In February Kangerlussuaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -15°C (5°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -23°C (-9°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Min temperature
-23°C (-9°F)
-23°C (-9°F)
-20°C (-4°F)
Monthly snowfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kangerlussuaq →

Narsaq

In February Narsaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Narsaq →

Kulusuk

In February Kulusuk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
1 hour
35 hours
117 hours
Monthly snowfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kulusuk →

Tasiilaq

In February Tasiilaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
1 hour
35 hours
117 hours
Monthly snowfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tasiilaq →

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In our records: Greenland February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Greenland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Greenland was -41°C (-42°F) in Nord on February 26, 2013.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Greenland in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ilulissat -13°C (9°F) -21°C (-6°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Narsaq -5°C (23°F) -12°C (10°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Kulusuk -4°C (25°F) -9°C (16°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Sisimiut -13°C (9°F) -18°C (0°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Danmarkshavn -19°C (-2°F) -25°C (-13°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Ittoqqortoormiit 2°C (36°F) -2°C (28°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Greenland weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greenland in February?

Greenland typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Ilulissat average around -13°C (9°F), and temperatures drop to about -21°C (-6°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Greenland in February?

Ilulissat averages a daytime maximum of -13°C (9°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -21°C (-6°F).

Does Greenland get a lot of snow in February?

February is on the drier side in Greenland. Ilulissat averages only about 15 mm (0.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Greenland?

In our view, February 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. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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