When to go · Qasigiannguit
Qasigiannguit in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, limited daylight).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- −6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) / −13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Greenland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Greenland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, limited daylight).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MarchGreatInside Qasigiannguit's best window: Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow).
- AprilGreatInside Qasigiannguit's best window: Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow).
- JuneGreatInside Qasigiannguit's best window: Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow).
- JulyGreatInside Qasigiannguit's best window: Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow).
Weather in December
- QasigiannguitHighs around -6 °C (21 °F), lows around -13 °C (9 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 21 °F (-6 °C), lows around 9 °F (-13 °C), rain on about 8 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Christmas big impact
24–26 Dec · Greenland
Most things closed; few flights.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greenland overall
- Low
- Prices · Greenland overall
- Medium
Greenland overall: Polar night in Ilulissat; Christmas at home; limited flights.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Qasigiannguit, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Mar: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Night low
Dec: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Mar: -14 °C (7 °F)7 °F (-14 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 8
Mar: 7 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 1
Mar: 0
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, limited daylight).
March: Inside Qasigiannguit's best window: Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow).
Qasigiannguit: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings