When to go · Ittoqqortoormiit
Ittoqqortoormiit, month by month
The best months for Ittoqqortoormiit: Jul, Aug. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (polar night, extreme cold, limited flights).-8 °C (18 °F) / -16 °C (3 °F), 8 rain days18 °F (-8 °C) / 3 °F (-16 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (polar night, extreme cold, limited flights).-8 °C (18 °F) / -16 °C (3 °F), 7 rain days18 °F (-8 °C) / 3 °F (-16 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Aug). Across Greenland: Best winter month: light, snow, sledding and northern lights; the Arctic Circle Race in Sisimiut (check).-6 °C (21 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 8 rain days21 °F (-6 °C) / 7 °F (-14 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Aug). Across Greenland: Long bright days and good snow for sledding in Disko Bay; Easter holidays.-2 °C (28 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 7 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Jul–Aug). Across Greenland: Thaw and slush; icebergs and sea ice breaking; few tours yet.3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Aug). Across Greenland: Midnight sun north of the Arctic Circle; National Day on 21 June; boat season starts.8 °C (46 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Ittoqqortoormiit's best window: Jul–Aug.12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Ittoqqortoormiit's best window: Jul–Aug.11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Aug). Across Greenland: Autumn colour on the tundra, northern lights and the last boat trips.6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Jul–Aug). Across Greenland: Storms and short days; many tours stop.1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 10 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (polar night, extreme cold, limited flights).-4 °C (25 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 9 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 12 °F (-11 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (polar night, extreme cold, limited flights).-7 °C (19 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 8 rain days19 °F (-7 °C) / 7 °F (-14 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ittoqqortoormiit, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Great
Aug: Great
Daytime high
Jul: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Aug: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Night low
Jul: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Aug: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 7 (better)
Aug: 8
Crowds
Jul: High
Aug: High
Prices
Jul: High
Aug: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Aug: 0
July: Inside Ittoqqortoormiit's best window: Jul–Aug.
August: Inside Ittoqqortoormiit's best window: Jul–Aug.
Ittoqqortoormiit: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.