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Ilulissat Weather in April

Ilulissat in April averages -4°C (25°F) during the day and -12°C (10°F) at night. Some snowfall is typical for this time of year.

Rainfall in Ilulissat in April

Typically, about 9 days will experience snowfall, with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) for the month. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Ilulissat in April

April in Ilulissat sees highs of -4°C (25°F) and lows of -12°C (10°F) overnight. It stays very cold throughout much of the day, so warm winter clothing is essential. With overnight lows of -12°C (10°F), temperatures fall below freezing at night. An extra thick blanket can make a real difference if your accommodation runs cold. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

April in Ilulissat has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Ilulissat Temperature in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C (10°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C (25°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 21 mm (0.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Daily Historical Temperatures

31-year average (1989-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Ilulissat typically rise from around -6°C (21°F) at the start of April to approximately 0°C (32°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -13°C (9°F) to -5°C (23°F).

Average temperatures in April

Historical weather for Ilulissat in April

Browse day-by-day weather records for Ilulissat spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Ilulissat historical weather extremes in April

Based on 21 years of weather observations in Ilulissat between 2005 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.

  • Ilulissat recorded its highest April temperature of 13°C (55°F) on April 29, 2019.
  • On April 8, 2011, Ilulissat saw its coldest April day with temperatures maxing out at -17°C (1°F).
  • The lowest overnight temperature recorded in April was -25°C (-13°F) (April 7, 2014).

Best Places in Greenland in April

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Legend 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).

What to Wear in Ilulissat in April

We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Ilulissat in April. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers.

What To Do in Ilulissat in April

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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