When is the best time to go to Maniitsoq

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Maniitsoq, Greenland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Maniitsoq weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Maniitsoq are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Maniitsoq January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-8°C 28mm 0.5hrs 7.5hrs 0°C

January in Maniitsoq is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Maniitsoq.

January is in the winter in Maniitsoq and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (17°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Maniitsoq with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Maniitsoq February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-8°C 27mm 1.9hrs 10.2hrs 0°C

February in Maniitsoq is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Maniitsoq, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Maniitsoq and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Maniitsoq with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Maniitsoq March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-8°C 33mm 4hrs 13.3hrs 0°C

The weather in March in Maniitsoq is characteristically very cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maniitsoq for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Maniitsoq and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Maniitsoq with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Maniitsoq April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-3°C 37mm 6.5hrs 17.3hrs 1°C

Maniitsoq's weather in April is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Maniitsoq.

April is in the spring in Maniitsoq and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Maniitsoq with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Maniitsoq May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 35mm 3.5hrs 9.9hrs 2°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Maniitsoq and the temperature is generally cold.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maniitsoq, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Maniitsoq and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Maniitsoq with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Maniitsoq June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 52mm 0hrs 7.5hrs 4°C

Maniitsoq's weather in June is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maniitsoq, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Maniitsoq and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Maniitsoq with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Maniitsoq July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 85mm 0hrs 10.2hrs 4°C

July in Maniitsoq is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Maniitsoq.

July is in the summer in Maniitsoq and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Maniitsoq with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Maniitsoq August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 94mm 6.8hrs 13.3hrs 4°C

The weather in August in Maniitsoq is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maniitsoq for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Maniitsoq and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Maniitsoq with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Maniitsoq September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 85mm 4.4hrs 17.3hrs 4°C

Maniitsoq's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maniitsoq for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Maniitsoq and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Maniitsoq with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Maniitsoq October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 55mm 3hrs 9.9hrs 2°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Maniitsoq and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maniitsoq for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Maniitsoq and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Maniitsoq with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Maniitsoq November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-4°C 52mm 1.4hrs 7.5hrs 1°C

The climate in Maniitsoq during November can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maniitsoq for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Maniitsoq and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Maniitsoq with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Maniitsoq December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-6°C 41mm 0.4hrs 10.2hrs 1°C

December in Maniitsoq is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maniitsoq for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Maniitsoq and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (20°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Maniitsoq with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Maniitsoq weather stats

Maniitsoq weather statistics
Hottest month: July 9.7°C 49.5°F
Driest month: February 27mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: April 6.5hrs
Coldest month: March -8.9°C 16°F
Wettest month: August 94mm 3.7ins
Warmest sea: July 4.4°C 39.9°F
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