When to go · Upernavik

Upernavik in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (kayaking, sailing, bird watching; sea ice recedes)). Across Greenland: Storms and short days; many tours stop.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) / −7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Greenland overall
Prices: Low; Greenland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedGreenland month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (kayaking, sailing, bird watching; sea ice recedes)). Across Greenland: Storms and short days; many tours stop.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

UpernavikHighs around 0 °C (32 °F), lows around -7 °C (19 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 32 °F (0 °C), lows around 19 °F (-7 °C), rain on about 7 days

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 Upernavik, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Night low
Oct: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Jun: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7 (better)
Jun: 9
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Oct: Low
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jun: 1

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (kayaking, sailing, bird watching; sea ice recedes)). Across Greenland: Storms and short days; many tours stop.

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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