Weather in November in Greenland
Considering a trip to Greenland this November 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 November?
Greenland offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In November, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Nord at -20°C and cold in Ittoqqortoormiit at 5°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Ittoqqortoormiit and -25°C in Nord. In many regions in Greenland, November is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Greenland, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kangerlussuaq with an average of 20 mm to heavy snowfall in PrChristianSund with 208 mm.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Greenland climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Greenland?
Ilulissat
In November Ilulissat generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kangerlussuaq
In November Kangerlussuaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Narsaq
In November Narsaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kulusuk
In November Kulusuk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tasiilaq
In November Tasiilaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Greenland.
Is November the best time to visit Greenland?
In our view, November might not be the best time to travel to Greenland with often poor weather in Ilulissat.
On average, the best time to visit Greenland is in June and July with generally tolerable weather in Ilulissat. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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