When is the best time to go to Ilulissat
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ilulissat, Greenland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Ilulissat
Ilulissat weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ilulissat are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9°C | 12mm | 0.3hrs | 6.2hrs | -0°C |
January is a dry month in Ilulissat and the temperature is generally very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilulissat for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Ilulissat and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (14°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Ilulissat weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9°C | 13mm | 1.5hrs | 9.7hrs | -1°C |
February in Ilulissat is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilulissat for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Ilulissat and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -11°C (13°F), whilst at night -18°C (-0°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Ilulissat weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10°C | 12mm | 4hrs | 13.5hrs | -1°C |
The weather in March in Ilulissat is characteristically very cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilulissat for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Ilulissat and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -12°C (11°F), whilst at night -19°C (-3°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4°C | 13mm | 7.1hrs | 19.1hrs | -1°C |
Ilulissat's weather in April is typically cold and dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilulissat for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Ilulissat and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 16mm | 0hrs | 0hrs | 0°C |
May is a dry month in Ilulissat and the temperature is generally cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Ilulissat.
May is in the spring in Ilulissat and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 22mm | 0hrs | 6.2hrs | 1°C |
June is a dry month in Ilulissat and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Ilulissat.
June is in the summer in Ilulissat and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 29mm | 0hrs | 9.7hrs | 3°C |
July in Ilulissat is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ilulissat, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Ilulissat and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 26mm | 3.7hrs | 13.5hrs | 4°C |
The weather in August in Ilulissat is characteristically cool and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Ilulissat.
August is in the summer in Ilulissat and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 35mm | 4.8hrs | 19.1hrs | 3°C |
Ilulissat's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilulissat for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ilulissat and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Ilulissat weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 26mm | 3.1hrs | 0hrs | 2°C |
October is a dry month in Ilulissat and the temperature is generally cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilulissat for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ilulissat and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Ilulissat weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 23mm | 1.2hrs | 6.2hrs | 1°C |
Cold and dry weather often prevails in Ilulissat during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilulissat for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Ilulissat and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Ilulissat weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -7°C | 17mm | 0.2hrs | 9.7hrs | 0°C |
December in Ilulissat is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ilulissat for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Ilulissat and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (18°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Ilulissat weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 12mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 3.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | March | -11.8°C 10.8°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 35mm 1.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 3.9°C 39°F |
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