SeasonMapBest time to visit Greenland
The best time to visit Greenland is June to August, when its 2 destinations average 82/100 for climate comfort — January is the weakest month, at 24/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 2 Greenland destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Greenland climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | -8.2°C | 65 mm | Ilulissat 24 |
| February | 31 | -9.4°C | 41 mm | Ilulissat 31 |
| March | 42 | -5.2°C | 44 mm | Ilulissat 42 |
| April | 54 | 0.3°C | 42 mm | Ilulissat 55 |
| May | 64 | 4°C | 38 mm | Ilulissat 66 |
| June | 75 | 8.2°C | 63 mm | Ilulissat 77 |
| July | 82 | 11.8°C | 65 mm | Ilulissat 84 |
| August | 79 | 10.4°C | 71 mm | Ilulissat 80 |
| September | 65 | 6°C | 66 mm | Nuuk 67 |
| October | 47 | 1.7°C | 68 mm | Nuuk 48 |
| November | 35 | -2.3°C | 44 mm | Nuuk 36 |
| December | 28 | -5.6°C | 53 mm | Nuuk 28 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Greenland destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
Greenland month by month
All 2 destinations in Greenland
Greenland — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Greenland?
- June to August. Across Greenland's 2 destinations, July averages 82/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 11.8°C and 65 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Greenland?
- January, averaging 24/100 — mean highs of -8.2°C and 65 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Greenland?
- July, with mean daily highs of 11.8°C averaged across 2 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Greenland?
- August, averaging 71 mm of rain.