July · Greenland
Best time to visit Ilulissat in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ilulissat in July
Average temperature 7°C, 82 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
7.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Ilulissat scores 7.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 7°C, 82 mm of rain, and roughly 22 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.
July in Ilulissat — the year's strongest window
Expect 7°C (45°F) in July. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 82 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 24 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Ilulissat at 7.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ilulissat in July?
- In July, Ilulissat averages 7°C, 82 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Ilulissat?
- July earns a 7.8/10 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 July?
- Expect about 82 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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