Temperatures in April
It's cold in April in Greenland with an average temperature of -4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -9°C to a high of 0°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -15°C and -7°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Greenland in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Greenland with very cold temperatures, averaging around -6°C during the day and nights close to -12°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature rises to around -4°C, with nights close to -10°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Greenland will be around -2°C, with nights close to -8°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 118 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 45 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Greenland. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Greenland in April |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
-4°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
0°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
-9°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
118 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 7 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
45 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
16 days | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Greenland?
After some sun? Then April isn’t the best time to be in Greenland. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Greenland in April
With 11°C, Greenland hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -32°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -43°C to a high of 2°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Greenland
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Greenland, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Greenland
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Greenland, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Greenland.
Daily Snowfall in April in Greenland
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in April in Greenland, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in April.
Daily UV Index in April in Greenland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Greenland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Greenland Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Greenland, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Greenland Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Greenland, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in April in Greenland per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in April in Greenland, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in April for Greenland
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Average Weather in Greenland by Month
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