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Qassiarsuk in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (dark, cold, limited boat crossings).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−2°C (28°F) / −10°C (14°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Greenland overall
Prices
Low
Greenland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Qassiarsuk

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (dark, cold, limited boat crossings).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • QassiarsukHighs around -2 °C (28 °F), lows around -10 °C (14 °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 Qassiarsuk, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)

    Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)

    Jun: 4 °C (39 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8 (better)

    Jun: 9

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Jun: 1

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (dark, cold, limited boat crossings).

June: Inside Qassiarsuk's best window: Jun–Sep.

Qassiarsuk: 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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