Greenland in September

September is Greenland's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 2 destinations average 65/100, led by Nuuk at 67 — 4°C and 10 rainy days — while Ilulissat trails at 63 with 46 mm of rain.

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

🇬🇱 Greenland, month by month

65/100 in September
  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 September

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1NuukCity4°C86 mm · 10 days67 tier C—
2IlulissatCity2°C46 mm · 8 days63 tier C—

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 September 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 September

  • Whales in Disko Bay · Ilulissat · 1 Jun – 30 Sep (usually)
  • Aurora season · Ilulissat and 1 more place · 15 Sep – 10 Apr (usually)
  • Whales in the fjord · Nuuk · 1 Jun – 30 Sep (usually)

Better months for Greenland

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