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When to go · Upernavik

Upernavik in January

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
−5°C (23°F) / −15°C (5°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Greenland overall
Prices
Low
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 January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • UpernavikHighs around -5 °C (23 °F), lows around -15 °C (5 °F), rain on about 5 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 Upernavik, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)

    Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -15 °C (5 °F)

    Jun: 0 °C (32 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5 (better)

    Jun: 9

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Jun: 1

January: 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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