December · Greenland
Best time to visit Kangerlussuaq in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kangerlussuaq in December
Average temperature -17°C, 18 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).
December score
2.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -17°C
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Kangerlussuaq scores 2.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -17°C, 18 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kangerlussuaq offers road access toward the Greenland Ice Sheet, tundra wildlife, clear skies, and the western trailhead of the Arctic Circle Trail.
December in Kangerlussuaq: expect compromises
December averages -17°C (2°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 18 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 0 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kangerlussuaq in December?
- In December, Kangerlussuaq averages -17°C, 18 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Kangerlussuaq?
- December 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 Kangerlussuaq in December?
- Expect about 18 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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