September · Greenland
Best time to visit Kangerlussuaq in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kangerlussuaq in September
Average temperature 2°C, 105 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
3.9/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Kangerlussuaq scores 3.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 2°C, 105 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.
September in Kangerlussuaq — the hardest end of the year
September averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 105 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kangerlussuaq in September?
- In September, Kangerlussuaq averages 2°C, 105 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Kangerlussuaq?
- September earns a 3.9/10 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 September?
- Expect about 105 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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