Greenland in December

December is one of Greenland's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 2 destinations average 28/100, led by Nuuk at 28 — -9°C and 12 rainy days — while Ilulissat is cooler at -12°C and scores 27.

#11 of 12 months for Greenland · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇬🇱 Greenland, month by month

28/100 in December
  1. 24Jan
  2. 31Feb
  3. 42Mar
  4. 54Apr
  5. 64May
  6. 75Jun
  7. 82Jul
  8. 79Aug
  9. 65Sep
  10. 47Oct
  11. 35Nov
  12. 28Dec

Where in Greenland in December

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1NuukCity-9°C86 mm · 12 days28 tier F—
2IlulissatCity-12°C21 mm · 6 days27 tier F—

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Greenland in December

  • Aurora season · Ilulissat and 1 more place · 15 Sep – 10 Apr (usually)

Better months for Greenland

July · 82/100August · 79/100June · 75/100Weakest: January · 24/100
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