When is the best time to go to Uummannaq

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Uummannaq 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

Uummannaq January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-14°C 24mm 0.1hrs 5.5hrs -1°C

The climate in Uummannaq during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

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

January is in the winter in Uummannaq and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -16°C (4°F), whilst at night -22°C (-8°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Uummannaq with around 24mm 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 0.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Uummannaq February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-15°C 22mm 1.7hrs 9.5hrs -1°C

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

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 Uummannaq.

February is in the winter in Uummannaq and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -17°C (1°F), whilst at night -24°C (-12°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Uummannaq with around 22mm 0.9 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Uummannaq weather in February »

March

Uummannaq March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-16°C 24mm 4.4hrs 13.6hrs -1°C

The weather in March in Uummannaq 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 Uummannaq.

March is in the spring in Uummannaq and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -18°C (-0°F), whilst at night -26°C (-14°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Uummannaq with around 24mm 1 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Uummannaq weather in March »

April

Uummannaq April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-10°C 22mm 3.1hrs 8.2hrs -1°C

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

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

April is in the spring in Uummannaq and is typically the 4th 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Uummannaq 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Uummannaq weather in April »

May

Uummannaq May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-2°C 21mm 0hrs 0hrs 1°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Uummannaq and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (28°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Uummannaq with around 21mm 0.8 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.

Uummannaq weather in May »

June

Uummannaq June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 27mm 0hrs 5.5hrs 2°C

Uummannaq's weather in June is typically cold and dry in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Uummannaq and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Uummannaq 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.

Uummannaq weather in June »

July

Uummannaq July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 33mm 0hrs 9.5hrs 4°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Uummannaq and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Uummannaq 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 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Uummannaq weather in July »

August

Uummannaq August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 32mm 3.2hrs 13.6hrs 4°C

The weather in August in Uummannaq is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Uummannaq and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Uummannaq with around 32mm 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Uummannaq weather in August »

September

Uummannaq September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-0°C 39mm 4.5hrs 8.2hrs 3°C

Uummannaq's weather in September is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Uummannaq and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Uummannaq with around 39mm 1.6 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Uummannaq weather in September »

October

Uummannaq October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-6°C 32mm 2.8hrs 0hrs 2°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Uummannaq and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (20°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Uummannaq with around 32mm 1.3 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Uummannaq weather in October »

November

Uummannaq November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-9°C 39mm 0.9hrs 5.5hrs 1°C

Very cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Uummannaq during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Uummannaq and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (13°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Uummannaq with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Uummannaq December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-12°C 32mm 0.1hrs 9.5hrs 0°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Uummannaq and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -13°C (8°F), whilst at night -19°C (-3°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Uummannaq with around 32mm 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 0.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Uummannaq weather stats

Uummannaq weather statistics
Hottest month: July 5.7°C 42.3°F
Driest month: May 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: April 3.1hrs
Coldest month: March -18.1°C -0.6°F
Wettest month: September 39mm 1.5ins
Warmest sea: August 4.1°C 39.4°F
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