Qaqortoq in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Qaqortoq in january 2025
The weather in Qaqortoq in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 514.3cm
Weather at 6am
29°F
Snow showers
41% of time
23%
20%
12%
Weather at 12pm
29°F
Snow showers
43% of time
21%
20%
14%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Snow showers
41% of time
23%
21%
13%
Weather at 3am
29°F
33%
23%
22%
21%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Qaqortoq in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Qaqortoq in january.
The climate of Qaqortoq in january is very bad
The weather in january in Qaqortoq is wet (with 4.5in of rainfall over 7 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 4.7in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is quite cold there the month of january. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 31°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Qaqortoq is 29°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Qaqortoq in the month of january with a maximum record of 41°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 27 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 87% of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Qaqortoq is generally 06:34. Sunrise is at 08:57 and sets at 15:31.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Qaqortoq in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 41°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 7°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 27 day(s) (87%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 28°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 33km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 514.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 74% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.31km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:57 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:34 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Qaqortoq in january 2024:
-2°F to 11°F
7°F to 11°F
7°F to 16°F
13°F to 25°F
-4°F to 20°F
18°F to 25°F
25°F to 31°F
22°F to 32°F
27°F to 34°F
13°F to 32°F
20°F to 31°F
4°F to 13°F
16°F to 31°F
27°F to 31°F
27°F to 29°F
23°F to 27°F
14°F to 22°F
16°F to 23°F
18°F to 27°F
11°F to 18°F
-5°F to 4°F
-0°F to 18°F
13°F to 20°F
-20°F to -9°F
-27°F to -11°F
-29°F to -11°F
-27°F to -13°F
-25°F to -7°F
-25°F to -9°F
-25°F to -9°F
14°F to 31°F
Map: other cities in Greenland in january
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| Paamiut in january | very bad weather |
| Nuuk in january | very bad weather |
| Maniitsoq in january | very bad weather |
| Tasiilaq in january | very bad weather |
| Sisimiut in january | very bad weather |
| Qasigiannguit in january | very bad weather |
| Aasiaat in january | very bad weather |
| Ilulissat in january | very bad weather |
| Upernavik in january | very bad weather |
| Illoqortormiut in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Qaqortoq
perfect weather
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tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Qaqortoq in january:
Weather data for Qaqortoq for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Qaqortoq. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Qaqortoq can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Qaqortoq.