Ilulissat weather in December (Greenland)

Will it be warm or cold in Ilulissat this December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During December, Ilulissat usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. Daytime temperatures hover around -9°C, while nights can cool down to about -16°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Ilulissat in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 8 days will experience snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ilulissat. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ilulissat climate page with graphs.

 

Ilulissat, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -9°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Greenland in December

Find out more about the weather in Greenland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Ilulissat should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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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