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Uummannaq in January

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−5°C (23°F) / −15°C (5°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Greenland overall
Prices
Low
Greenland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Uummannaq

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

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • UummannaqHighs around -5 °C (23 °F), lows around -15 °C (5 °F), rain on about 5 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 Uummannaq, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)

    Feb: -3 °C (27 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -15 °C (5 °F)

    Feb: -13 °C (9 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5

    Feb: 5

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Feb: Low

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Feb: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

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

February: Inside Uummannaq's best window: May–July (midnight sun); July–Oct (whale watching); Feb–Apr (dog sledding).

Uummannaq: 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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