When is the best time to go to Qasigiannguit

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Qasigiannguit, 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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Qasigiannguit weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Qasigiannguit 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

Qasigiannguit January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-10°C 12mm 0.3hrs 6.4hrs -0°C

The weather in January in Qasigiannguit is characteristically very cold and dry.

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

January is in the winter in Qasigiannguit and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -11°C (13°F), whilst at night -18°C (-0°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Qasigiannguit with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a 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 0.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Qasigiannguit February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-11°C 12mm 1.7hrs 9.8hrs -1°C

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

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

February is in the winter in Qasigiannguit and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -12°C (11°F), whilst at night -20°C (-3°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Qasigiannguit with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Qasigiannguit March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-10°C 12mm 4.2hrs 13.5hrs -1°C

The weather in March in Qasigiannguit is characteristically very cold and dry.

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

March is in the spring in Qasigiannguit and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -12°C (11°F), whilst at night -20°C (-4°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Qasigiannguit with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Qasigiannguit April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-4°C 13mm 7.1hrs 18.8hrs -0°C

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

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 Qasigiannguit.

April is in the spring in Qasigiannguit and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (24°F), whilst at night -13°C (10°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Qasigiannguit with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Qasigiannguit May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 15mm 4.5hrs 11.7hrs 1°C

May is a dry month in Qasigiannguit and the temperature is generally cool.

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

May is in the spring in Qasigiannguit and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Qasigiannguit with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Qasigiannguit June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 21mm 0hrs 6.4hrs 2°C

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

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

June is in the summer in Qasigiannguit and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Qasigiannguit with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 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

Qasigiannguit July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 27mm 0hrs 9.8hrs 3°C

July in Qasigiannguit is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

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

July is in the summer in Qasigiannguit and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Qasigiannguit with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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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August

Qasigiannguit August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 27mm 3.6hrs 13.5hrs 4°C

The weather in August in Qasigiannguit is characteristically cool and dry.

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

August is in the summer in Qasigiannguit and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Qasigiannguit with around 27mm 1 inches of rain making it a 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Qasigiannguit September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 33mm 4.9hrs 18.8hrs 4°C

Qasigiannguit's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Qasigiannguit and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Qasigiannguit with around 33mm 1.3 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Qasigiannguit October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 25mm 3.1hrs 11.7hrs 2°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Qasigiannguit and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Qasigiannguit with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Qasigiannguit November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-5°C 23mm 1.2hrs 6.4hrs 1°C

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

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Qasigiannguit and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Qasigiannguit with around 23mm 0.9 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 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Qasigiannguit December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-8°C 17mm 0.2hrs 9.8hrs 0°C

December in Qasigiannguit is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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

December is in the winter in Qasigiannguit and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (17°F), whilst at night -15°C (4°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Qasigiannguit with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a 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 0.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Qasigiannguit weather stats

Qasigiannguit weather statistics
Hottest month: July 11.5°C 52.7°F
Driest month: January 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: August 3.6hrs
Coldest month: February -11.8°C 10.8°F
Wettest month: September 33mm 1.3ins
Warmest sea: August 4°C 39.2°F
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