When to go · Narsaq
Narsaq in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, limited transport).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) / −9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Greenland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Greenland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, limited transport).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- NarsaqHighs around -2 °C (28 °F), lows around -9 °C (16 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 28 °F (-2 °C), lows around 16 °F (-9 °C), rain on about 8 days
- South Greenland, Greenland · Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq, Narsaq, Nanortalikcool
The mildest and greenest region; sheep farms and Norse ruins; föhn winds can be violent.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greenland overall
- Low
- Prices · Greenland overall
- Low
Greenland overall: Dark and cold; sun returns to Ilulissat in mid-January. Northern lights in Kangerlussuaq.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Narsaq, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jun: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Jan: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Jun: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
Jun: 8
Crowds
Jan: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Jun: 1
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, limited transport).
June: Inside Narsaq's best window: Jun–Sep.
Narsaq: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket