When to go · Ilulissat
Ilulissat in February
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–Apr for dogsled and northern lights; Jun–Sep for midnight sun, boats and hiking). Across Greenland: Cold, longer days; dog sledding begins in the north.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- −13°C9°F / −21°C−6°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Greenland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Greenland overall
Verdict
MixedGreenland month rating
Outside the best window (Mar–Apr for dogsled and northern lights; Jun–Sep for midnight sun, boats and hiking). Across Greenland: Cold, longer days; dog sledding begins in the north.
Weather in February
- IlulissatHighs around -13 °C, lows around -21 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 9 °F, lows around −6 °F, rain on about 7 days
- Disko Bay, Greenland · Ilulissat, Qeqertarsuaq, Aasiaatcool
North of the Arctic Circle: midnight sun late May to late July, polar night in December; March–April for sledding with light.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greenland overall
- Low
- Prices · Greenland overall
- Low
Greenland overall: Cold, longer days; dog sledding begins in the north.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket