When to go · Qasigiannguit
Qasigiannguit in February
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow)). Across Greenland: Cold, longer days; dog sledding begins in the north.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- −9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) / −17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Greenland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Greenland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow)). Across Greenland: Cold, longer days; dog sledding begins in the north.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- MarchGreatInside Qasigiannguit's best window: Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow).
- AprilGreatInside Qasigiannguit's best window: Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow).
- JuneGreatInside Qasigiannguit's best window: Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow).
- JulyGreatInside Qasigiannguit's best window: Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow).
Weather in February
- QasigiannguitHighs around -9 °C (16 °F), lows around -17 °C (1 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 16 °F (-9 °C), lows around 1 °F (-17 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greenland overall
- Low
- Prices · Greenland overall
- Low
Greenland overall: Cold, longer days; dog sledding begins in the north.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Qasigiannguit, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Mar: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Night low
Feb: -17 °C (1 °F)1 °F (-17 °C)
Mar: -14 °C (7 °F)7 °F (-14 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 7
Mar: 7
Crowds
Feb: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 0
February: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (milder weather, boat access); Mar–Apr (dogsled, snow)). Across Greenland: Cold, longer days; dog sledding begins in the north.
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