Greenland

Greenland Weather in July

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

🔎
Ilulissat Narsaq Kulusuk Sisimiut

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 to Expect in Greenland in July

Greenland offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In July, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. July is a summer month.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Danmarkshavn at 5°C (41°F) and mild in Kangerlussuaq at 16°C (61°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Kangerlussuaq and 0°C (32°F) in Danmarkshavn. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Greenland.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Greenland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Danmarkshavn with an average of 25 mm (1 in) to high rainfall in PrChristianSund with 114 mm (4.5 in).

Explore Greenland by month

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)
Best Time to Visit Greenland →

Best Places to Visit in Greenland in July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Greenland?

Temperature range in Greenland (July)

Precipitation variation in Greenland (July)

Ilulissat

In July Ilulissat generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Ilulissat →

Kangerlussuaq

In July Kangerlussuaq generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Kangerlussuaq →

Narsaq

In July Narsaq generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Narsaq →

Kulusuk

In July Kulusuk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
247 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kulusuk →

Tasiilaq

In July Tasiilaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
247 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tasiilaq →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Greenland.

In our records: Greenland July extremes

Notable July 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 warmest July day in Greenland reached 28°C (82°F) in Ittoqqortoormiit on July 15, 1999.
  • Based on our data, the coldest July night in Greenland dropped to -60°C (-76°F) in PrChristianSund on July 1, 2022.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ilulissat 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Narsaq 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Kulusuk 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Sisimiut 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Danmarkshavn 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Ittoqqortoormiit 12°C (54°F) 9°C (48°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Greenland weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greenland in July?

In July, Greenland generally has tolerable weather conditions. Ilulissat sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Greenland in July?

Average temperatures in Greenland during July range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Ilulissat.

Does Greenland get a lot of rain in July?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Greenland during July, with Ilulissat averaging close to 32 mm (1.3 in).

Is July a Good 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, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Greenland.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Greenland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Greenland.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.

See the northern lights

The northern lights, polar light or Aarora Borealis is a true spectacle of nature! Green, sometimes purple, red and yellow streaks of light colors the dark skies.

Must visit in Greenland →