Greenland weather in July
Thinking about venturing to Greenland this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Greenland in July?
Greenland offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In July, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to moderate, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. July is a summer month.
During the day the temperature is cold in Danmarkshavn at 5°C and moderate in Kangerlussuaq at 16°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Kangerlussuaq and 0°C in Danmarkshavn. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Greenland.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Danmarkshavn with an average of 25 mm to high rainfall in PrChristianSund with 114 mm.
For a closer look at July's conditions in Greenland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Greenland's yearly weather, check out our Greenland climate page.
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Average weather in Ilulissat
In July Ilulissat generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Kangerlussuaq
In July Kangerlussuaq generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Narsaq
In July Narsaq generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kulusuk
In July Kulusuk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tasiilaq
In July Tasiilaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Greenland?
We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Greenland. Typically, the climate in Ilulissat is tolerable. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Ilulissat. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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