SeasonMapGreenland in January
January is one of Greenland's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 2 destinations average 24/100, led by Ilulissat at 26 — -14°C and 5 rainy days — while Nuuk trails at 22 with 77 mm of rain.
#11 of 12 months for Greenland · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Greenland in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilulissat | City | -14°C | 15 mm · 5 days | 26 tier F | — |
| 2 | Nuuk | City | -16°C | 77 mm · 15 days | 22 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 January 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 January
- Aurora season · Ilulissat and 1 more place · 15 Sep – 10 Apr (usually)