Ilulissat weather in January (Greenland)

What is the weather forecast for Ilulissat in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Ilulissat typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -12°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -19°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Ilulissat in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 8 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ilulissat. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ilulissat, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -19°C  

Max Temperature -12°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Greenland in January

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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