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Usual weather in Greenland

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Greenland? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Greenland

The climate of Greenland is arctic to subarctic, you can expect cool summers and cold winters. The weather is generally changeable and differs in different regions. There are also quite big differences in temperatures in different seasons.

When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Eastern Greenland, Igaliku, Ilulissat, Ittoqqortoormiit, Kangerlussuaq, Kulusuk, Nanortalik, Narsaq, Narsarsuaq, Northeast Greenland National Park, Northern Greenland, Nuuk, Oqaatsut, Qaanaaq, Qaqortoq, Qasigiannguit, Qassiarsuk, Sisimiut, Southern Greenland, Tasiilaq, Upernavik, Uummannaq, Western Greenland.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 11.1 ℃ (51.98 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 4.5 ℃ (40.1 ℉). The coldest month here is March, the average maximum temperature is -4.1 ℃ (24.62 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -10 ℃ (14 ℉).

When travelling to some places in Greenland, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Gunnbjorn Fjeld (3694 m) and the lowest point is Atlantic Ocean (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Greenland. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Greenland in January is this: The average highest temperature in Greenland in January is -3.8 ℃ (25.16 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -9.7 ℃ (14.54 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -3.25 ℃ (26.15 ℉). At the end of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -3.85 ℃ (25.07 ℉). The average rainfall is 38.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 4:19 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 5:23 and at the end of the month 6:53.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Greenland in February is this: The average highest temperature in Greenland in February is -3.9 ℃ (24.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -10 ℃ (14 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -3.85 ℃ (25.07 ℉). At the end of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -4 ℃ (24.8 ℉). The average rainfall is 47.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 6:53 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 8:30 and at the end of the month 10:09.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Greenland in March is this: The average highest temperature in Greenland in March is -4.1 ℃ (24.62 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -10 ℃ (14 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -4 ℃ (24.8 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -2.15 ℃ (28.13 ℉). The average rainfall is 50.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:09 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:47 and at the end of the month 13:25.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Greenland in April is this: The average highest temperature in Greenland in April is -0.2 ℃ (31.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -5.5 ℃ (22.1 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -2.15 ℃ (28.13 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 1.9 ℃ (35.42 ℉). The average rainfall is 46.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:25 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:04 and at the end of the month 16:44.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Greenland in May is this: The average highest temperature in Greenland in May is 4 ℃ (39.2 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -0.9 ℃ (30.38 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 1.9 ℃ (35.42 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.2 ℃ (43.16 ℉). The average rainfall is 54.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 16:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 18:24 and at the end of the month 19:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Greenland in June is this: The average highest temperature in Greenland in June is 8.4 ℃ (47.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 1.9 ℃ (35.42 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.2 ℃ (43.16 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.75 ℃ (49.55 ℉). The average rainfall is 63.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 19:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 21:01 and at the end of the month 20:58.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Greenland in July is this: The average highest temperature in Greenland in July is 11.1 ℃ (51.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 4.5 ℃ (40.1 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.75 ℃ (49.55 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.8 ℃ (51.44 ℉). The average rainfall is 82.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 20:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 19:51 and at the end of the month 18:18.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Greenland in August is this: The average highest temperature in Greenland in August is 10.5 ℃ (50.9 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 4.5 ℃ (40.1 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.8 ℃ (51.44 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉). The average rainfall is 87.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 18:18 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 16:39 and at the end of the month 15:01.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Greenland in September is this: The average highest temperature in Greenland in September is 6.7 ℃ (44.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 2.2 ℃ (35.96 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 4.5 ℃ (40.1 ℉). The average rainfall is 88 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:01 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:23 and at the end of the month 11:47.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Greenland in October is this: The average highest temperature in Greenland in October is 2.3 ℃ (36.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -1.9 ℃ (28.58 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 4.5 ℃ (40.1 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 0.95 ℃ (33.71 ℉). The average rainfall is 71.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:47 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:10 and at the end of the month 8:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Greenland in November is this: The average highest temperature in Greenland in November is -0.4 ℃ (31.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -5.2 ℃ (22.64 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 0.95 ℃ (33.71 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -1.55 ℃ (29.21 ℉). The average rainfall is 73.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 8:32 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 6:56 and at the end of the month 5:26.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Greenland in December is this: The average highest temperature in Greenland in December is -2.7 ℃ (27.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -8.2 ℃ (17.24 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -1.55 ℃ (29.21 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -3.25 ℃ (26.15 ℉). The average rainfall is 53.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 5:26 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 4:21 and at the end of the month 4:08.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Greenland in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Thuletemperature: -21.5 ℃ (-6.7 ℉)highest temperature: -17 ℃ (1.4 ℉)lowest temperature: -24.4 ℃ (-11.92 ℉)rainfall: 8.2mmrainy days: -
Holsteinsborgtemperature: -9.6 ℃ (14.72 ℉)highest temperature: -5.9 ℃ (21.38 ℉)lowest temperature: -12.4 ℃ (9.68 ℉)rainfall: 21.7mmrainy days: -
Sdr. Stromfjordtemperature: -16 ℃ (3.2 ℉)highest temperature: -11.3 ℃ (11.66 ℉)lowest temperature: -21.5 ℃ (-6.7 ℉)rainfall: 6mmrainy days: -
Narsarsuaqtemperature: -5.4 ℃ (22.28 ℉)highest temperature: -1.4 ℃ (29.48 ℉)lowest temperature: -9.7 ℃ (14.54 ℉)rainfall: 61.6mmrainy days: -
Danmarkshavntemperature: -21.6 ℃ (-6.88 ℉)highest temperature: -16.9 ℃ (1.58 ℉)lowest temperature: -24.9 ℃ (-12.82 ℉)rainfall: 14.7mmrainy days: -
Scoresbysundtemperature: - highest temperature: - lowest temperature: - rainfall: 16.3mmrainy days: -
Upernaviktemperature: - highest temperature: - lowest temperature: - rainfall: 22.3mmrainy days: -
Jakobshavntemperature: -10.5 ℃ (13.1 ℉)highest temperature: -7.5 ℃ (18.5 ℉)lowest temperature: -14 ℃ (6.8 ℉)rainfall: 16.4mmrainy days: -
Egedesmindetemperature: -9.4 ℃ (15.08 ℉)highest temperature: -6.3 ℃ (20.66 ℉)lowest temperature: -12.3 ℃ (9.86 ℉)rainfall: 26.3mmrainy days: -
Nuuktemperature: -5.6 ℃ (21.92 ℉)highest temperature: -2.7 ℃ (27.14 ℉)lowest temperature: -8.2 ℃ (17.24 ℉)rainfall: 53.6mmrainy days: -
Frederikshabtemperature: -4.7 ℃ (23.54 ℉)highest temperature: -1.3 ℃ (29.66 ℉)lowest temperature: -8.3 ℃ (17.06 ℉)rainfall: 85.8mmrainy days: -
Julianehabtemperature: -3.8 ℃ (25.16 ℉)highest temperature: -0.6 ℃ (30.92 ℉)lowest temperature: -7.1 ℃ (19.22 ℉)rainfall: 73.9mmrainy days: -
Nordtemperature: - highest temperature: - lowest temperature: - rainfall: 17.1mmrainy days: -
Kap Tobintemperature: -14 ℃ (6.8 ℉)highest temperature: -10.1 ℃ (13.82 ℉)lowest temperature: -17.5 ℃ (0.5 ℉)rainfall: 48.9mmrainy days: -
Aputiteqtemperature: -8.8 ℃ (16.16 ℉)highest temperature: -5.9 ℃ (21.38 ℉)lowest temperature: -12.4 ℃ (9.68 ℉)rainfall: 39.4mmrainy days: -
Angmagssaliktemperature: -6.7 ℃ (19.94 ℉)highest temperature: -3.1 ℃ (26.42 ℉)lowest temperature: -10 ℃ (14 ℉)rainfall: 104.4mmrainy days: -
Prins Christian Sundtemperature: -2.6 ℃ (27.32 ℉)highest temperature: -0.7 ℃ (30.74 ℉)lowest temperature: -4.5 ℃ (23.9 ℉)rainfall: 245mmrainy days: -




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.