Weather in October in Greenland
Are you planning a trip a to Greenland in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Greenland in October?
The weather in Greenland in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Nord at -14°C to cold in Ittoqqortoormiit at 7°C. At night it cools down to 4°C in Ittoqqortoormiit and -20°C in Nord. In many regions in Greenland, October 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 October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kangerlussuaq with an average of 24 mm to heavy snowfall in PrChristianSund with 180 mm.For specific regional insights in Greenland for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Greenland climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Greenland?
Ilulissat
In October Ilulissat generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kangerlussuaq
In October Kangerlussuaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Narsaq
In October Narsaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kulusuk
In October Kulusuk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tasiilaq
In October Tasiilaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Greenland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ilulissat, October may not be the ideal time to visit Greenland.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly 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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