Danmarkshavn weather in December (Greenland)

How does the December weather in Danmarkshavn compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in Danmarkshavn typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -23°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Danmarkshavn in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Danmarkshavn climate page with graphs.

 

Danmarkshavn, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -23°C  

Max Temperature -17°C  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 0 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in December

Find out more about the weather in Greenland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Danmarkshavn should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Danmarkshavn.

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