When to go · Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq, month by month
The best months for Qaqortoq: Jun, Jul, Aug. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, limited daylight).-2 °C (28 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 5 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, limited daylight).-1 °C (30 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, limited daylight).2 °C (36 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C (68 °F) max)). Across Greenland: Long bright days and good snow for sledding in Disko Bay; Easter holidays.Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (mild summer, 68 °F (20 °C) max)). Across Greenland: Long bright days and good snow for sledding in Disko Bay; Easter holidays.5 °C (41 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C (68 °F) max)). Across Greenland: Thaw and slush; icebergs and sea ice breaking; few tours yet.Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (mild summer, 68 °F (20 °C) max)). Across Greenland: Thaw and slush; icebergs and sea ice breaking; few tours yet.9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C (68 °F) max).Inside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 68 °F (20 °C) max).13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C (68 °F) max).Inside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 68 °F (20 °C) max).15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C (68 °F) max).Inside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 68 °F (20 °C) max).14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C (68 °F) max)). Across Greenland: Autumn colour on the tundra, northern lights and the last boat trips.Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (mild summer, 68 °F (20 °C) max)). Across Greenland: Autumn colour on the tundra, northern lights and the last boat trips.10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C (68 °F) max)). Across Greenland: Storms and short days; many tours stop.Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (mild summer, 68 °F (20 °C) max)). Across Greenland: Storms and short days; many tours stop.5 °C (41 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, limited daylight).1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, limited daylight).-1 °C (30 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 5 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Qaqortoq, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jul: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Jun: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jul: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 9
Jul: 9
Crowds
Jun: Medium
Jul: High
Prices
Jun: High
Jul: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 1
Jul: 0
June: Inside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C max).
July: Inside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C max).
Qaqortoq: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.