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Qasigiannguit in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, limited daylight).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−6°C (21°F) / −13°C (9°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Greenland overall
Prices
Medium
Greenland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Qasigiannguit

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, limited daylight).

Is another month better than December?

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • QasigiannguitHighs around -6 °C (21 °F), lows around -13 °C (9 °F), rain on about 8 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Christmas big impact

    24–26 Dec · Greenland

    Most things closed; few flights.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Greenland overall
Low
Prices · Greenland overall
Medium

Greenland overall: Polar night in Ilulissat; Christmas at home; limited flights.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Qasigiannguit, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: -6 °C (21 °F)

    Mar: -6 °C (21 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: -13 °C (9 °F)

    Mar: -14 °C (7 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 8

    Mar: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Dec: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Dec: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 1

    Mar: 0

December: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, limited daylight).

March: Inside Qasigiannguit's best window: Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow).

Qasigiannguit: 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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