Greenland

Greenland Weather in September

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

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Ilulissat Narsaq Kulusuk Sisimiut

Considering a trip to Greenland this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Greenland in September

In September, Greenland experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Nord at -5°C (23°F) to cold in Ittoqqortoormiit at 11°C (52°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Ittoqqortoormiit and -10°C (14°F) in Nord.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kangerlussuaq with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in PrChristianSund with 189 mm (7.4 in).

Explore Greenland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Greenland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ilulissat)

January-12°C (10°F) February-13°C (9°F) March-11°C (12°F) April-4°C (25°F) May5°C (41°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August12°C (54°F) September7°C (45°F) October-1°C (30°F) November-6°C (21°F) December-9°C (16°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Greenland in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Greenland.

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Greenland?

Temperature range in Greenland (September)

Precipitation variation in Greenland (September)

Ilulissat

In September Ilulissat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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September
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August
September
October
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ilulissat →

Kangerlussuaq

In September Kangerlussuaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kangerlussuaq →

Narsaq

In September Narsaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Narsaq →

Kulusuk

In September Kulusuk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
142 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
153 mm (6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kulusuk →

Tasiilaq

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

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
142 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tasiilaq →

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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ilulissat 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Narsaq 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Kulusuk 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Sisimiut 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Danmarkshavn -2°C (28°F) -6°C (21°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Ittoqqortoormiit 11°C (52°F) 8°C (46°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Greenland weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greenland in September?

September in Greenland brings poor weather. In Ilulissat, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Greenland in September?

In Ilulissat, the average daytime high in September is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

Does Greenland get a lot of snow/rain in September?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Greenland during September, with Ilulissat averaging close to 41 mm (1.6 in).

Is September a Good Time to Visit Greenland?

In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to Greenland with often poor weather in Ilulissat.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Ilulissat. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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