Qaqortoq Weather in December

What's the weather like in Qaqortoq (Kujalleq) in December 2024?

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

December is in the winter in Qaqortoq and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

Qaqortoq weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -1.1°C 30°F
Nightly temperature -7.7°C 18.1°F
Average temperature -4.4°C 24.1°F
Daily sunshine 0.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 72 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 1.5°C 34.6°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average December is the 6th 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.

December temperatures in Qaqortoq

Qaqortoq average temperature in December

December rainfall

Qaqortoq average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Qaqortoq average rain in December

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 Qaqortoq in December 2024.

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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
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