Ilulissat Icefjord
Ilulissat, Greenland UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ilulissat Icefjord is a fjord and protected area located in Avannaata, Greenland. Established as a World Heritage Site in 2003, it covers an area of 4024 square kilometers. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Greenland.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs ranging from 4 °C to 5 °C and daily lows between 0 °C and 1 °C. August sees the most precipitation with 84 mm of rain over about 11 days, while March is drier with 29 mm of rain over about 5 days. The coldest months are January, February, and March, with daily highs of -13 °C to -14 °C and daily lows reaching -18 °C to -20 °C.
The nearest airport is Ilulissat Airport, located 60 km away. The capital city of Nuuk is 561 km away, and Nuuk International Airport is 559 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 5 °C. The wettest is August, with about 84 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -13 | -14 | -14 | -7 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | -5 | -8 | -10 |
| Average low, °C | -18 | -19 | -19 | -13 | -5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -4 | -9 | -12 | -15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 30 | 29 | 40 | 44 | 42 | 46 | 84 | 80 | 73 | 62 | 46 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
