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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.

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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

Qaqortoq January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-2°C 56mm 0.9hrs 8.5hrs 1°C

The weather in January in Qaqortoq is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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 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.

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February

Qaqortoq February weather averages
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.

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March

Qaqortoq March weather averages
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 pretty 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.

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April

Qaqortoq April weather averages
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 surprisingly 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.

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May

Qaqortoq May weather averages
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 particularly 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.

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June

Qaqortoq June weather averages
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 quite 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.

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July

Qaqortoq July weather averages
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 inordinately 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.

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August

Qaqortoq August weather averages
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 inordinately 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.

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September

Qaqortoq September weather averages
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.

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October

Qaqortoq October weather averages
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 pretty 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.

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November

Qaqortoq November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 78mm 1.9hrs 8.5hrs 2°C

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

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 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.

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December

Qaqortoq December weather averages
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 relatively 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.

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Qaqortoq weather stats

Qaqortoq weather statistics
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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