When is the best time to go to Sisimiut

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sisimiut 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

Sisimiut January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-9°C 23mm 0.4hrs 7hrs 0°C

January in Sisimiut is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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

January is in the winter in Sisimiut and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (14°F), whilst at night -17°C (1°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 23mm 0.9 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 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Sisimiut February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-10°C 22mm 2.3hrs 10hrs -0°C

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

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

February is in the winter in Sisimiut and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -11°C (13°F), whilst at night -19°C (-1°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 22mm 0.9 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 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sisimiut weather in February »

March

Sisimiut March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-10°C 27mm 4.8hrs 13.4hrs -0°C

The weather in March in Sisimiut is characteristically very cold and 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 Sisimiut.

March is in the spring in Sisimiut and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -11°C (13°F), whilst at night -19°C (-2°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Sisimiut April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-4°C 32mm 7.1hrs 17.8hrs 1°C

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

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

April is in the spring in Sisimiut and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (24°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 32mm 1.3 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Sisimiut weather in April »

May

Sisimiut May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 22mm 3.7hrs 10.4hrs 2°C

May is a dry month in Sisimiut and the temperature is generally cold.

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

May is in the spring in Sisimiut and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 22mm 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Sisimiut weather in May »

June

Sisimiut June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 32mm 0hrs 7hrs 4°C

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Sisimiut during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Sisimiut.

June is in the summer in Sisimiut and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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.

Sisimiut weather in June »

July

Sisimiut July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 50mm 0hrs 10hrs 5°C

July in Sisimiut is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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 Sisimiut.

July is in the summer in Sisimiut and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 50mm 1.9 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 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Sisimiut weather in July »

August

Sisimiut August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 53mm 3hrs 13.4hrs 5°C

The weather in August in Sisimiut is characteristically cool 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 Sisimiut.

August is in the summer in Sisimiut and is typically the 5th 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 53mm 2.1 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Sisimiut weather in August »

September

Sisimiut September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 51mm 4.8hrs 17.8hrs 4°C

Sisimiut's weather in September is typically cool 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 Sisimiut.

September is in the fall / autumn in Sisimiut and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 51mm 2 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Sisimiut weather in September »

October

Sisimiut October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-0°C 42mm 2.9hrs 10.4hrs 2°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Sisimiut and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Sisimiut weather in October »

November

Sisimiut November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-4°C 43mm 1.2hrs 7hrs 1°C

November in Sisimiut is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Sisimiut and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (24°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sisimiut weather in November »

December

Sisimiut December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-7°C 30mm 0.2hrs 10hrs 0°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Sisimiut and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (18°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sisimiut with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry 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 0.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Sisimiut weather stats

Sisimiut weather statistics
Hottest month: July 9.5°C 49.1°F
Driest month: May 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: April 7.1hrs
Coldest month: February -10.9°C 12.4°F
Wettest month: August 53mm 2.1ins
Warmest sea: July 5.2°C 41.4°F
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