Maniitsoq Weather in January

What's the weather like in Maniitsoq (Qeqqata) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Maniitsoq and is typically the 3rd 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.

Maniitsoq weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -8.5°C 16.7°F
Nightly temperature -14.1°C 6.6°F
Average temperature -11.3°C 11.7°F
Daily sunshine 0.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 28 mm 1.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 0.5°C 32.9°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average January is the 2nd 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.

January temperatures in Maniitsoq

Maniitsoq average temperature in January

January rainfall

Maniitsoq average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Maniitsoq 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 Maniitsoq in January 2024.

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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
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