When to go · Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq in September
Good month. Outside 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.Good month. 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.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Greenland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Greenland overall
Verdict
Outside 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.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- QaqortoqHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 8 days
- South Greenland, Greenland · Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq, Narsaq, Nanortalikbest weather
The mildest and greenest region; sheep farms and Norse ruins; föhn winds can be violent.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greenland overall
- Medium
- Prices · Greenland overall
- Medium
Greenland overall: Autumn colour on the tundra, northern lights and the last boat trips.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Qaqortoq, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Night low
Sep: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jun: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 8 (better)
Jun: 9
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Jun: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jun: 1
September: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C max)). Across Greenland: Autumn colour on the tundra, northern lights and the last boat trips.
June: Inside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C max).
Qaqortoq: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings