Ilulissat weather in October (Greenland)

How does the October weather in Ilulissat compare to other months? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During October, Ilulissat usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -1°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -8°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Ilulissat in October usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of snow are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Ilulissat. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ilulissat, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Greenland in October

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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