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September · typical climate, not a forecast

Ilulissat in September

Greenland

5°CGlacial
49/100

Not your escape

5°C day · 1°C night · 28% rain · 13h daylight · quiet · €1,990 estimated

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Cool Score breakdown

Scored for 5 nights from Tallinn in September.

  • Temperature fit0

    5°C typical high vs your 12–20°C window

    w 26
  • Heat escape100

    11.3°C cooler than Tallinn

    w 14
  • Rain probability100

    28% chance of rain on an average day

    w 11
  • Daylight hours64

    12.8h of daylight mid-month

    w 8
  • Outdoor conditions50

    Comfortable for a full day outside at 5°C

    w 10
  • Crowding73

    Quiet for this month

    w 8
  • Flight + stay cost0

    ≈€1990 estimated for 5 nights vs €1000 budget

    w 12
  • Nature access100

    10/10 — wild ground within reach

    w 6
  • City atmosphere36

    2/10 urban texture · 6/10 food scene

    w 4

Why Ilulissat in September

Icebergs the size of city blocks, drifting past your dinner.

  • Icefjord boardwalk
  • Iceberg cruises
  • Midnight sun hikes

What September in Ilulissat is actually like

In September, Ilulissat sits around 5°C by day and drops to about 1°C after dark, so a light layer earns its place in the bag even in high summer. That is roughly 11°C cooler than Tallinn at the same time of year — the difference between planning your day around the shade and simply walking out of the door.

Expect rain on roughly 28% of days, usually passing rather than persistent, and about 13 hours of daylight to spend outside. Crowds are quiet this month, and a 5-night trip from Tallinn works out at around €1,990 including flights, a mid-range stay and everyday spending.

Icebergs the size of city blocks, drifting past your dinner. Days here tend to fill up with icefjord boardwalk, iceberg cruises, midnight sun hikes — which is why Ilulissat scores 49 out of 100 for september: not your escape.

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