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Danmarkshavn weather in January (Greenland)

Planning a trip to Danmarkshavn in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Danmarkshavn typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -18°C, while nights can cool down to about -24°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Danmarkshavn in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around of snow.

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Danmarkshavn, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -18°C  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 0 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in January

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

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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 Danmarkshavn in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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