When to go · Sisimiut
Sisimiut in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (mid‑summer, milder temps, daylight > 20 h)). Across Greenland: Storms and short days; many tours stop.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Greenland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Greenland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (mid‑summer, milder temps, daylight > 20 h)). Across Greenland: Storms and short days; many tours stop.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Sisimiut's best window: Jun–Aug (mid‑summer, milder temps, daylight > 20 h).
- JulyGreatInside Sisimiut's best window: Jun–Aug (mid‑summer, milder temps, daylight > 20 h).
- AugustGreatInside Sisimiut's best window: Jun–Aug (mid‑summer, milder temps, daylight > 20 h).
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (mid‑summer, milder temps, daylight > 20 h)). Across Greenland: Long bright days and good snow for sledding in Disko Bay; Easter holidays.
Weather in October
- SisimiutHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 5 days
- Kangerlussuaq and the inland, Greenland · Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut hinterlandcool
Dry continental climate: −30 °C (−22 °F) in winter, clear skies for northern lights, 15–20 °C (59–68 °F) on summer days; mosquitoes in July.Dry continental climate: −22 °F (−30 °C) in winter, clear skies for northern lights, 59–68 °F (15–20 °C) on summer days; mosquitoes in July.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greenland overall
- Low
- Prices · Greenland overall
- Low
Greenland overall: Storms and short days; many tours stop.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sisimiut, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jun: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Oct: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jun: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 5
Jun: 5
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Oct: Low
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jun: 1
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (mid‑summer, milder temps, daylight > 20 h)). Across Greenland: Storms and short days; many tours stop.
June: Inside Sisimiut's best window: Jun–Aug (mid‑summer, milder temps, daylight > 20 h).
Sisimiut: 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