Greenland in October

October is Greenland's 7th-best month (rank 7 of 12): its 2 destinations average 47/100, led by Nuuk at 48 — -1°C and 11 rainy days — while Ilulissat trails at 46 with 43 mm of rain.

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

Where in Greenland in October

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1NuukCity-1°C92 mm · 11 days48 tier F
2IlulissatCity-3°C43 mm · 7 days46 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 October 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 October

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

Seasons in force

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