Cool
Average highs are around -12°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Ilulissat, Greenland in March
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-12°C
Rain
12mm
Sun
3.3h
Sea
-1°C
Weather score
27
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average -1°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Ilulissat, Greenland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March-12°C average high
March has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March12mm average rain
March is close to Ilulissat's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
March3.3 hours average sun
March is below Ilulissat's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March-1°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to August
Sea temperatures are usually near 6°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March27 weather score
March scores below Ilulissat's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.