January · Greenland
Best time to visit Ilulissat in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ilulissat in January
Average temperature -13°C, 24 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -13°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Ilulissat scores 2.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -13°C, 24 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.
January in Ilulissat: expect compromises
January sits at -13°C (9°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
Only 24 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 0 hours of daylight.
That is 2.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 7.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Ilulissat — 5.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ilulissat in January?
- In January, Ilulissat averages -13°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ilulissat?
- January earns a 2.4/10 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 January?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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