The climate in Sisimiut during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.
January is in the winter in Sisimiut and is typically the 3rd 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.
Daytime temperature | -10°C 14°F |
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Nightly temperature | -17.2°C 1°F |
Average temperature | -13.6°C 7.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 0.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 23 mm 0.9 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 0.1°C 32.2°F |
Humidity | 80% |
Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average January is the 3rd 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.
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 Sisimiut in January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | July | 9.5°C 49.1°F |
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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 |