When to go · Qasigiannguit
Qasigiannguit in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, limited daylight).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- −8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) / −16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Greenland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Greenland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, limited daylight).
Is another month better than January?
January 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 January
- QasigiannguitHighs around -8 °C (18 °F), lows around -16 °C (3 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 18 °F (-8 °C), lows around 3 °F (-16 °C), rain on about 8 days
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 Qasigiannguit, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Mar: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Night low
Jan: -16 °C (3 °F)3 °F (-16 °C)
Mar: -14 °C (7 °F)7 °F (-14 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
Mar: 7 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Mar: 0
January: 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