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Greenland Weather in June

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

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Ilulissat Narsaq Kulusuk Sisimiut

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

What to Expect in Greenland in June

Greenland has a wide variety of climate types. During June, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. During June, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Nord at 2°C (36°F) to mild in Kangerlussuaq at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Kangerlussuaq and -2°C (28°F) in Nord.

For a closer look at conditions across Greenland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Danmarkshavn with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to high snow/rainfall in PrChristianSund with 136 mm (5.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Greenland in June

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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 June for some of the most popular destinations in Greenland?

Temperature range in Greenland (June)

Precipitation variation in Greenland (June)

Ilulissat

In June Ilulissat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Ilulissat →

Kangerlussuaq

In June Kangerlussuaq generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Kangerlussuaq →

Narsaq

In June Narsaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Narsaq →

Kulusuk

In June Kulusuk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
233 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kulusuk →

Tasiilaq

In June Tasiilaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
233 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tasiilaq →

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Popular cities in June

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ilulissat 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Narsaq 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Kulusuk 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Sisimiut 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Danmarkshavn 3°C (37°F) -1°C (30°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Ittoqqortoormiit 9°C (48°F) 6°C (43°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

Greenland weather in June: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greenland in June?

Greenland typically experiences tolerable weather in June, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Ilulissat average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Greenland in June?

Daytime temperatures in Ilulissat peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in June, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does Greenland get a lot of rain in June?

June is on the drier side in Greenland. Ilulissat averages only about 28 mm (1.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is June a Good Time to Visit Greenland?

We believe that June is one of the best times to visit Greenland with overall tolerable weather in Ilulissat. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Ilulissat. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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