🇬🇱 Ilulissat vs San Francisco 🇺🇸

Ilulissat, Greenland vs San Francisco, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 21 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 75 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇱 Ilulissat🇺🇸 San Francisco
Avg annual high-2°C19°C
Hottest monthJuly (13°C)September (24°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-21°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year13964
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇬🇱 Ilulissat

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (13°C), coldest lows in February (-21°C).

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Ilulissat or San Francisco warmer?

San Francisco is warmer overall, averaging about 21 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Ilulissat or San Francisco?

Ilulissat is rainier — San Francisco sees about 75 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Ilulissat vs San Francisco?

Ilulissat is best around June, July, August; San Francisco is best around June, July, August.

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