The climate of Greenland
The current climate in Greenland features temperatures ranging from a high of -1°C to a low of -29°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around -11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -37°C and in the warmer months around -8°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Greenland.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Greenland in recent years was 20°C in July 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -50°C in February 2020.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Greenland gets 698 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 192 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
You can check out all destinations in Greenland to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Greenland?
If you're after warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Greenland. The temperatures are too low throughout the year, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Greenland
The climate table of Greenland shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -13 | -8 | -23 | -4 | -11 | -1 | -3 | -2 | -7 | -22 | -10 | -29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -19 | -13 | -31 | -11 | -18 | -7 | -11 | -9 | -13 | -28 | -16 | -36 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 99 | 60 | 19 | 118 | 34 | 77 | 25 | 43 | 71 | 31 | 104 | 17 |
| Snow (cm) | 54 | 13 | 2,7 | 44 | 6,0 | 5,7 | 2,6 | 6,3 | 7,7 | 9,1 | 37 | 3,1 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Greenland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Greenland
Yearly Temperature in Greenland
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Greenland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Greenland
Total Yearly Precipitation in Greenland
Average Snowfall per Month in Greenland
Total Yearly Snowfall in Greenland
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Greenland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Greenland
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Average weather in Greenland by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Greenland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.