December · Greenland
Best time to visit Ilulissat in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ilulissat in December
Average temperature -10°C, 26 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -10°C
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Ilulissat scores 2.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -10°C, 26 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ilulissat faces a UNESCO-listed icefjord where vast icebergs move from Sermeq Kujalleq glacier into Disko Bay beside a lively Greenlandic town.
December in Ilulissat — off-season conditions
December averages -10°C (14°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
Precipitation is light at 26 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 0 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for 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 Ilulissat in December?
- In December, Ilulissat averages -10°C, 26 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Ilulissat?
- December earns a 2.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ilulissat in December?
- Expect about 26 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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