December · Greenland
Best time to visit Disko Island in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Disko Island in December
Average temperature -13°C, 63 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -13°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Disko Island scores 1.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -13°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Disko Island pairs Qeqertarsuaq's black-sand shore with volcanic basalt, summer hiking, icebergs, whales, and the Lyngmark Glacier.
December in Disko Island — off-season conditions
December averages -13°C (9°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 63 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 0 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 6.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Disko Island in December?
- In December, Disko Island averages -13°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Disko Island?
- December earns a 1.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Disko Island in December?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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