Ilulissat & the Greenland ice sheet
Icebergs the size of buildings calving off a glacier and drifting past a fishing town, dog sleds that are still the winter transport of choice, and a silence so complete you can hear the ice creak.
The best time to visit Ilulissat & the Greenland ice sheet is Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 10°C (50°F). Local time there is 05:13 (UTC-1).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 46°F · rain 5.1in · 21.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Nuuk, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°C18°F | 106mm4.2in | 5.3h5.3h | |
| February | -10°C13°F | 56mm2.2in | 8.4h8.4h | |
| March | -7°C19°F | 67mm2.6in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| April | 0°C31°F | 92mm3.6in | 14.9h14.9h | |
| May | 3°C37°F | 55mm2.2in | 18.3h18.3h | |
| June | 8°C46°F | 129mm5.1in | 21.1h21.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 11°C52°F | 70mm2.8in | 19.8h19.8h | in the recommended window |
| August | 11°C51°F | 78mm3.1in | 16.4h16.4h | in the recommended window |
| September | 7°C44°F | 127mm5.0in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| October | 2°C36°F | 82mm3.2in | 9.5h9.5h | |
| November | -4°C26°F | 105mm4.1in | 6.3h6.3h | |
| December | -5°C23°F | 74mm2.9in | 4.2h4.2h |
Good to know
- Currency
- DKK · Danish krone
- Language
- Greenlandic
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home — check your charger says 100-240 V.
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