Weather in March in Greenland
Planning a journey to Greenland this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Greenland in March?
In March, Greenland experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. March falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Nord at -25°C to cold in Ittoqqortoormiit at 3°C. At night it cools down to -1°C in Ittoqqortoormiit and -30°C in Nord. In many areas in Greenland, March brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kangerlussuaq with an average of 11 mm to heavy snowfall in PrChristianSund with 166 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Greenland in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Greenland climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Greenland?
Ilulissat
In March Ilulissat generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kangerlussuaq
In March Kangerlussuaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -20°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Narsaq
In March Narsaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kulusuk
In March 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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Tasiilaq
In March 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 March the best time to visit Greenland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ilulissat, March may not be the ideal time to visit Greenland.
Generally speaking, June and July provide 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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