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When to go · Upernavik

Upernavik in April

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (sea ice limits boat tours); dog‑sledding possible Dec–Jun.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
3°C (37°F) / −5°C (23°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Medium
Greenland overall
Prices
Medium
Greenland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Upernavik

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (sea ice limits boat tours); dog‑sledding possible Dec–Jun.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • UpernavikHighs around 3 °C (37 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Greenland overall
Medium
Prices · Greenland overall
Medium

Greenland overall: Long bright days and good snow for sledding in Disko Bay; Easter holidays.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Apr: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: -5 °C (23 °F)

    Jun: 0 °C (32 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 7 (better)

    Jun: 9

  • Crowds

    Apr: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 0

    Jun: 1

April: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (sea ice limits boat tours); dog‑sledding possible Dec–Jun.

June: Inside Upernavik's best window: Jun–Aug (kayaking, sailing, bird watching; sea ice recedes).

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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