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°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) / −21°C (−6°F)−6°F (−21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Greenland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Greenland overall
Verdict
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.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- MarchGreatInside Ilulissat's best window: Mar–Apr for dogsled and northern lights; Jun–Sep for midnight sun, boats and hiking.
- AprilGreatInside Ilulissat's best window: Mar–Apr for dogsled and northern lights; Jun–Sep for midnight sun, boats and hiking.
- JuneGreatInside Ilulissat's best window: Mar–Apr for dogsled and northern lights; Jun–Sep for midnight sun, boats and hiking.
- JulyGreatInside Ilulissat's best window: Mar–Apr for dogsled and northern lights; Jun–Sep for midnight sun, boats and hiking.
Weather in February
- IlulissatHighs around -13 °C (9 °F), lows around -21 °C (−6 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 9 °F (-13 °C), lows around −6 °F (-21 °C), 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ilulissat, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Mar: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Night low
Feb: -21 °C (−6 °F)−6 °F (-21 °C)
Mar: -21 °C (−6 °F)−6 °F (-21 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 7
Mar: 7
Crowds
Feb: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 0
February: 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.
March: Inside Ilulissat's best window: Mar–Apr for dogsled and northern lights; Jun–Sep for midnight sun, boats and hiking.
Ilulissat: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket