Upernavik Weather in October

What's the weather like in Upernavik (Qaasuitsup) in October 2024?

The climate in Upernavik during October can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Upernavik and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

Upernavik weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.6°C 25.5°F
Nightly temperature -7°C 19.4°F
Average temperature -5.3°C 22.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 33 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 1.4°C 34.6°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Upernavik with around 33mm 1.3 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Upernavik

Upernavik average temperature in October

October rainfall

Upernavik average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Upernavik average rain in October

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 Upernavik in October 2024.

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Upernavik weather stats

Upernavik weather statistics
Hottest month: July 7°C 44.6°F
Driest month: May 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: April 3.5hrs
Coldest month: March -17.8°C -0°F
Wettest month: September 38mm 1.5ins
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