Weather in November in Greenland
Thinking about venturing to Greenland this November 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 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.
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 a closer look at November'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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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.
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