🇺🇸 Chicago vs Kangerlussuaq 🇬🇱

Chicago, United States vs Kangerlussuaq, Greenland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chicago is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Kangerlussuaq is drier, with roughly 60 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇬🇱 Kangerlussuaq
Avg annual high14°C-1°C
Hottest monthJuly (26°C)July (18°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)February (-24°C low)
Rainy days / year194134
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Chicago

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°C).

🇬🇱 Kangerlussuaq

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (18°C), coldest lows in February (-24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Kangerlussuaq warmer?

Chicago is warmer overall, averaging about 15 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Kangerlussuaq?

Chicago is rainier — Kangerlussuaq sees about 60 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Kangerlussuaq?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Kangerlussuaq is best around June, July, August.

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