When to go · Qassiarsuk

Qassiarsuk in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (dark, cold, limited boat crossings).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) / −10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Greenland overall
Prices: Low; Greenland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Qassiarsuk

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (dark, cold, limited boat crossings).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

QassiarsukHighs around -2 °C (28 °F), lows around -10 °C (14 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 28 °F (-2 °C), lows around 14 °F (-10 °C), rain on about 8 days

Greenland overall: Dark and cold; sun returns to Ilulissat in mid-January. Northern lights in Kangerlussuaq.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Qassiarsuk, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (dark, cold, limited boat crossings).

June: Inside Qassiarsuk's best window: Jun–Sep.

Qassiarsuk: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.