Ilulissat Weather in January

What's the weather like in Ilulissat (Qaasuitsup) in January 2024?

The climate in Ilulissat during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Ilulissat and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (14°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.

Ilulissat weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -9.8°C 14.4°F
Nightly temperature -16.6°C 2.1°F
Average temperature -13.2°C 8.2°F
Daily sunshine 0.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 12 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature -0.3°C 31.4°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Ilulissat

Ilulissat average temperature in January

January rainfall

Ilulissat average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Ilulissat average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ilulissat in January 2024.

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Ilulissat weather stats

Ilulissat weather statistics
Hottest month: July 10.9°C 51.6°F
Driest month: January 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: August 3.7hrs
Coldest month: March -11.8°C 10.8°F
Wettest month: September 35mm 1.4ins
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