Ittoqqortoormiit Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Ittoqqortoormiit changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 12°C (54°F) in August to a chilly 2°C (36°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 9°C (48°F) in August to around -2°C (28°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Ittoqqortoormiit receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 997 mm (39 in) annually. Ittoqqortoormiit offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month December (111 mm (4.4 in)) and the driest month July (52 mm (2 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Ittoqqortoormiit Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ittoqqortoormiit serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from -1°C (30°F) in January to 2°C (36°F) in June.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ittoqqortoormiit.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 83%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 1 m/s (2 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)