Greenland weather in February
Considering a trip to Greenland this February 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 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. In February, it is winter.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Nord at -24°C to cold in Ittoqqortoormiit at 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Ittoqqortoormiit and -30°C 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.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kangerlussuaq with an average of 12 mm to heavy snowfall in PrChristianSund with 228 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Ilulissat, marking it as the year's driest month.
For specific regional insights in Greenland for February, 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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Average weather in Ilulissat
In February Ilulissat generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kangerlussuaq
In February Kangerlussuaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -23°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Narsaq
In February Narsaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kulusuk
In February Kulusuk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tasiilaq
In February Tasiilaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best 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, May, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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