Skip to content
Voykit

When to go · Qasigiannguit

Qasigiannguit in January

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−8°C (18°F) / −16°C (3°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Greenland overall
Prices
Low
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 January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • QasigiannguitHighs around -8 °C (18 °F), lows around -16 °C (3 °F), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Greenland overall
Low
Prices · Greenland overall
Low

Greenland overall: Dark and cold; sun returns to Ilulissat in mid-January. Northern lights in Kangerlussuaq.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)

    Mar: -6 °C (21 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -16 °C (3 °F)

    Mar: -14 °C (7 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    Mar: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 0

January: 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

Build the full packing list for your trip →

Across Greenland in January →