November · Greenland
Best time to visit Ilulissat in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ilulissat in November
Average temperature -6°C, 25 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
2.5/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Ilulissat scores 2.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -6°C, 25 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.
November in Ilulissat: expect compromises
November sits at -6°C (21°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
Only 25 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 3.2 hours of daylight.
That is 2.5/10 on the same scale — 10th 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.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Ilulissat — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ilulissat in November?
- In November, Ilulissat averages -6°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.5/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Ilulissat?
- November 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 November?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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