See the northern lights
The northern lights, polar light or Aarora Borealis is a true spectacle of nature! Green, sometimes purple, red and yellow streaks of light colors the dark skies.
February in Ilulissat typically sees daytime highs of -13°C (9°F) and nighttime lows of -21°C (-6°F). With the least snowfall of the year, it's a reliably dry month. It falls within the winter season.
February 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.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ilulissat - and find the best time to visit.
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.
Based on 21 years of weather observations in Ilulissat between 2005 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Greenland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Greenland in February →
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).
We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Ilulissat in February. 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. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
See the full Ilulissat climate overview or explore weather in Greenland.
Where to go in February - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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See the northern lights
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