Disko Bay

Bay · 🇬🇱 Greenland

Area 8,182 km²

Time zone America/Godthab, America/Goose_Bay

Disko Bay

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Disko Bay Essentials

Disko Bay features the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord, fed by the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, the most productive in the Northern Hemisphere. This selection spans the mainland and Disko Island, highlighting 18th-century architecture like Zion’s Church and cultural landmarks such as the Knud Rasmussen monument. Natural features include the Lyngmarksbræen glacier and Qolortorsuaq waterfall, while the remote settlement of Oqaatsut provides a look into traditional coastal life and historical whaling heritage.

Disko Bay — Map

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-13° (feels like -19°) · extremes -29°–0°
-19° at night
7 rainy days
0 sunny days
0 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
-1°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low
0 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor

-15° (feels like -20°) · extremes -31°–0°
-21° at night
4 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
-2°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low
7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor

-12° (feels like -17°) · extremes -29°–0°
-18° at night
5 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
-2°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low
11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor

-5° (feels like -10°) · extremes -21°–4°
-11° at night
6 rainy days
10 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
-1°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low
16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor

3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -11°–12°
-4° at night
7 rainy days
7 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
0°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low
21 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Fair

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -1°–17°
4° at night
7 rainy days
7 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
2°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate
24 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Good

13° (feels like 10°) · extremes 3°–19°
6° at night
7 rainy days
10 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
5°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate
24 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Fair

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes 0°–16°
4° at night
10 rainy days
8 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
5°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low
17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor

5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -7°–11°
-1° at night
9 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
4°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low
13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor

-3° (feels like -8°) · extremes -18°–5°
-8° at night
9 rainy days
1 sunny day
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
2°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low
9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor

-8° (feels like -14°) · extremes -23°–2°
-14° at night
9 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
0°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low
3 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor

-10° (feels like -16°) · extremes -26°–1°
-16° at night
8 rainy days
0 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds
-1°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low
0 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5; NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Danish Krone DKK kr · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type C / Type F / Type K
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Kalaallisut, Danish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +299

Tours & Activities

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Other Destinations

Disko Island Northeast Greenland National Park Greenland ice sheet Scoresby Sound Cape Farewell Archipelago Ammassalik Island Ilulissat Icefjord Kangerlussuaq Narsaq Sund Qeqertaq Qaaneq Nanortalik Sarfarsuaq Maniitsoq Uummannaq Upernavik Island Aasiaat

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