Best time to visit Greenland

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Top Greenland destinations

Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Greenland. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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  Narsarsuaq
• -1
  Narsaq
• -2
  Nuuk
• -2
  Tasiilaq
• -9
  Ilulissat
• -10
  Ittoqqortoormiit
• -10
  Upernavik
• -13
  Kangerlussuaq
• -18
  Qaanaaq

All Greenland destinations

• Ilulissat
• Ittoqqortoormiit
• Kangerlussuaq
• Narsaq
• Narsarsuaq
• Nuuk
• Qaanaaq
• Tasiilaq
• Upernavik

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The weather guide for Greenland (Nuuk) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Greenland weather overview

Greenland is the world's largest island and, since three quarters of it lies within the Arctic Circle; winters are long and very ferocious while summers get shorter the further north you go. Northern Greenland, and most of the country's interior, consists of a 3,000m (10,000 ft) deep ice cap and has a truly Arctic climate with temperatures rarely rising above freezing point, even in the short summer.

The country's coasts have long, snowy winters and cool, short but drier summers and there can be pleasant summer days when the sun is strong and the wind is weak. The coasts and the southern mountains behind are the only parts of Greenland free of permanent snow and ice. Glaciers in these mountains produce most of the icebergs in the North Atlantic.

What to pack for Greenland weather

Don't even think of going to Greenland unless you've stocked up with thermals, windproofs, waterproofs and layers of warm to heavy clothing. Some lighter clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen should be packed for a summer visit.

Greenland travel features

Do you want to learn more about Greenland? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Greenland.

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