When is the best time to go to Qaqortoq
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Qaqortoq, 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.
Average temperatures in Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Qaqortoq 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 56mm | 0.9hrs | 8.5hrs | 1°C |
Qaqortoq's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Qaqortoq.
January is in the winter in Qaqortoq and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 56mm 2.2 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 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 50mm | 2.2hrs | 10.6hrs | 0°C |
February in Qaqortoq is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being 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 Qaqortoq.
February is in the winter in Qaqortoq and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 50mm 2 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Qaqortoq weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 58mm | 4.2hrs | 13.1hrs | 0°C |
The weather in March in Qaqortoq is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Qaqortoq.
March is in the spring in Qaqortoq and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 58mm 2.3 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 55mm | 6hrs | 16.2hrs | 0°C |
Qaqortoq's weather in April is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Qaqortoq, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Qaqortoq and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 55mm 2.2 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 55mm | 6.9hrs | 19.6hrs | 1°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Qaqortoq and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Qaqortoq, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Qaqortoq and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 55mm 2.2 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 72mm | 7.7hrs | 8.5hrs | 3°C |
The weather in June in Qaqortoq is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Qaqortoq.
June is in the summer in Qaqortoq and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 72mm 2.8 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 94mm | 6.8hrs | 10.6hrs | 4°C |
July in Qaqortoq is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Qaqortoq, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Qaqortoq and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 91mm | 6hrs | 13.1hrs | 5°C |
The weather in August in Qaqortoq is characteristically cool and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Qaqortoq, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Qaqortoq and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 91mm 3.6 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 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 90mm | 4.7hrs | 16.2hrs | 4°C |
Qaqortoq's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
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 Qaqortoq.
September is in the fall / autumn in Qaqortoq and is typically the 4th 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 September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 90mm 3.5 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Qaqortoq weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 71mm | 3.5hrs | 19.6hrs | 3°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Qaqortoq and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Qaqortoq.
October is in the fall / autumn in Qaqortoq and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 71mm 2.8 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 78mm | 1.9hrs | 8.5hrs | 2°C |
The weather in November in Qaqortoq is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
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 Qaqortoq.
November is in the fall / autumn in Qaqortoq and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 78mm 3.1 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Qaqortoq weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 72mm | 0.9hrs | 10.6hrs | 1°C |
December in Qaqortoq is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Qaqortoq for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Qaqortoq and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 72mm 2.8 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 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Qaqortoq weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 50mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -2°C 28.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 94mm 3.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 4.7°C 40.5°F |
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