The climate of Greenland
What is the climate like in Greenland?
The climate of Greenland has an average yearly temperature of -21°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to -31°C and rise to -7°C.
Annually, about 213 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Greenland. Additionally, about 38 cm of snow falls each year.
There are no best months to visit Greenland.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime temperature (°C) | -31 | -31 | -30 | -22 | -16 | -10 | -7 | -10 | -18 | -23 | -27 | -31 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 12 | 10 | 9,9 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 11 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 2,4 | 1,9 | 1,0 | 2,9 | 4,6 | 3,5 | 2,3 | 3,6 | 4,2 | 6,3 | 2,9 | 1,6 |
Table of contents
- Average yearly temperature: -21°C
- Highest temperature: -7°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -31°C in January, February and December
- Rainfall: 213 mm per year, averaging 18 mm by month
- Driest months: 9,9 mm in March, 10 mm in February and 11 mm in December
- Wettest months: 26 mm in September, 24 mm in August and 23 mm in October
- Snowfall: 38 cm per year
Climate table Greenland
The climate table for Greenland shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snowfall, and UV index by month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime temperature (°C) | -31 | -31 | -30 | -22 | -16 | -10 | -7 | -10 | -18 | -23 | -27 | -31 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | -42 | -43 | -42 | -35 | -28 | -19 | -16 | -20 | -27 | -33 | -38 | -42 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 12 | 10 | 9,9 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 11 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 2,4 | 1,9 | 1,0 | 2,9 | 4,6 | 3,5 | 2,3 | 3,6 | 4,2 | 6,3 | 2,9 | 1,6 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Temperature by month in Greenland
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Greenland
Rainfall by month in Greenland
This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Greenland.
Snowfall by month in Greenland
This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters by month in Greenland.
UV index by month in Greenland
This graph shows the average UV index by month in Greenland.
Yearly temperature in Greenland
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Greenland, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total rainfall in Greenland
This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Greenland.
Yearly snowfall in Greenland
This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in Greenland, measured in centimeters.
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Average weather in Greenland by month
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