When to go · Greenland
Greenland, month by month
The best months for Greenland: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedDark and cold; sun returns to Ilulissat in mid-January. Northern lights in Kangerlussuaq.Nuuk and the southwest coast: cool · Disko Bay: cool · Kangerlussuaq and the inland: coolCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryMixedCold, longer days; dog sledding begins in the north.Nuuk and the southwest coast: cool · Disko Bay: cool · Kangerlussuaq and the inland: coolCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodBest winter month: light, snow, sledding and northern lights; the Arctic Circle Race in Sisimiut (check).Nuuk and the southwest coast: cool · Disko Bay: fine · Kangerlussuaq and the inland: coolCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodLong bright days and good snow for sledding in Disko Bay; Easter holidays.Nuuk and the southwest coast: cool · Disko Bay: fine · Kangerlussuaq and the inland: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedThaw and slush; icebergs and sea ice breaking; few tours yet.Nuuk and the southwest coast: fine · Disko Bay: fine · Kangerlussuaq and the inland: fineCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatMidnight sun north of the Arctic Circle; National Day on 21 June; boat season starts.Nuuk and the southwest coast: best weather · Disko Bay: best weather · Kangerlussuaq and the inland: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- JulyGreatPeak: boats, whales, hiking; hotels full; mosquitoes and blackflies.Nuuk and the southwest coast: best weather · Disko Bay: best weather · Kangerlussuaq and the inland: best weatherCrowds: High
- AugustGreatStable weather, whales in Disko Bay, the first dark nights return.Nuuk and the southwest coast: best weather · Disko Bay: best weather · Kangerlussuaq and the inland: best weatherCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodAutumn colour on the tundra, northern lights and the last boat trips.Nuuk and the southwest coast: fine · Disko Bay: fine · Kangerlussuaq and the inland: fineCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedStorms and short days; many tours stop.Nuuk and the southwest coast: cool · Disko Bay: cool · Kangerlussuaq and the inland: coolCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedDark and windy; polar night starts in the north.Nuuk and the southwest coast: cool · Disko Bay: cool · Kangerlussuaq and the inland: coolCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedPolar night in Ilulissat; Christmas at home; limited flights.Nuuk and the southwest coast: cool · Disko Bay: cool · Kangerlussuaq and the inland: coolCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk and the southwest coastNuuk, Maniitsoq, Paamiut | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | OK | Best | Best | Best | OK | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Disko BayIlulissat, Qeqertarsuaq, Aasiaat | Cool | Cool | OK | OK | OK | Best | Best | Best | OK | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Kangerlussuaq and the inlandKangerlussuaq, Sisimiut hinterland | Cool | Cool | Cool | OK | OK | Best | Best | Best | OK | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| South GreenlandNarsarsuaq, Qaqortoq, Narsaq, Nanortalik | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | OK | Best | Best | Best | Best | OK | Cool | Cool |
| East GreenlandTasiilaq, Ittoqqortoormiit | Cool | Cool | Cool | OK | OK | OK | Best | Best | OK | Cool | Cool | Cool |