Greenland in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Greenland in january 2025
Here, you have access to the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Greenland. These datas are statistics for january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in january in Nuuk
very bad weather 426.8cm
Weather at 6am
20°F
Snow showers
44% of time
24%
18%
13%
Weather at 12pm
20°F
Snow showers
42% of time
23%
22%
13%
Weather at 6pm
20°F
Snow showers
44% of time
22%
21%
13%
Weather at 3am
20°F
32%
27%
24%
18%
Where to go in Greenland in january?
Where to go in Greenland in january: destination map
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Where should you go in Greenland in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Greenland in january is very bad across the board.
January is one of the worst month for spending holidays in Greenland. The climate in Ilulissat, Nuuk, Upernavik, Sisimiut, Aasiaat, Illoqortormiut, Narsaq, Qasigiannguit, Paamiut, Maniitsoq, Qaqortoq and Tasiilaq and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very often wherever you go.
Climate in Greenland in january
Climate in Nuuk in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Nuuk is 20°F (maximum temperature is 23°F and minimum temperature is 18°F). The climate is very cold in that area in january. Plan to cover you well!. With about 2.7in over 4 days, the rain will not be a problem for your vacations.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 18°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 32°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||
| Length of day | 05:26 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Aasiaat in january
In january, the mean temperature in Aasiaat is 9°F (maximum temperature is 13°F and minimum temperature is 5°F). The climate is very cold in that locality in january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. With barely 1.1in over 1 days, the rain will not be a problem for your trip.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 9°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 13°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 5°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 30°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 2 | ||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||
| Length of day | 02:37 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Ilulissat in january
In january, maximum temperature is 11°F and minimum temperature is 4°F (for an average temperature of 7°F). The climate is very cold around this city in the month of january. Bring warm clothes!. With just 1in over 1 days, the rain will not be a problem during your stay.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 7°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 11°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 4°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 30°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (5%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 2 | ||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||
| Length of day | 01:57 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Qaqortoq in january
In january, the mean temperature in Qaqortoq is 29°F (maximum temperature is 31°F and minimum temperature is 27°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this location in january. Plan a sweater! With 4.5in over 7 days, you will experience some showers for your holidays. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 31°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||
| Humidity | 74% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 06:34 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Sisimiut in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 16°F and minimum temperature is 11°F (for an average temperature of 14°F). The climate is icy there in january. Do not forget to cover yourself!. With about 1.9in over 3 days, rain may be scarce for your trip.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 14°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 16°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 11°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 31°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||
| Length of day | 04:03 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Greenland in january
| Nuuk in january | very bad weather |
| Aasiaat in january | very bad weather |
| Ilulissat in january | very bad weather |
| Qaqortoq in january | very bad weather |
| Sisimiut in january | very bad weather |
| Maniitsoq in january | very bad weather |
| Narsaq in january | very bad weather |
| Paamiut in january | very bad weather |
| Qasigiannguit in january | very bad weather |
| Upernavik in january | very bad weather |
| Illoqortormiut in january | very bad weather |
| Tasiilaq in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for Greenland in january:
Weather data for Greenland in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Greenland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Greenland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Greenland.